_CRITICAL NOTES_ Luke 7:1. IN THE AUDIENCE.—Lit. “in the ears of the people” (R.V.). Luke 7:2. SERVANT.—_I.e._ slave. WHO WAS DEAR UNTO HIM.—Or, “who was in much esteem with him.” This is peculiar to St. Luke. SICK,—“Sick of the palsy, grievously tormented” (Matthew 8:6). READY TO DIE.—Rather, “at... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Luke 7:12. CARRIED OUT.—Places of burial were outside the towns, to avoid ceremonial defilement. Luke 7:13. THE LORD.—This title for Jesus is much more frequently found in the third and fourth Gospels than in the first and second, and is perhaps an indication of their having been... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Luke 7:19.—The message sent by John the Baptist to Jesus has been the subject of much discussion. Though in form questions, his words are virtually an appeal to Christ to declare Himself and to hasten His kingdom. The fact that John was dissatisfied with the character of the work in... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Luke 7:36. ONE OF THE PHARISEES.—The invitation given by one of the Pharisees to Jesus would seem to belong to an early period of His ministry, before the enmity of that party against our Lord had grown intense. A certain coldness or ungraciousness seems to mark the conduct of this... [ Continue Reading ]