Luke 21:34

Overcharged (barhqwsin). Weighed down. Compare ch. 9 32; 2 Corinthians 5:4.

Surfeiting [κ ρ α ι π α λ η]. Only here in New Testament. Derivation uncertain : akin to the Latin crapula, intoxication. Trench finds an equivalent in fulsomeness, in its original sense of fulness. In the medical writings it is used of drunken nausea or headache.

Drunkenness [μ ε θ η]. Compare are well drunk, John 2:10. This and kindred words in the New Testament always refer to intoxication, or that which intoxicates. See note on John 2:10.

Cares [μ ε ρ ι μ ν α ι ς]. See on Matthew 6:25.

Of this life [β ι ω τ ι κ α ι ς]. The rendering is too general; though it might be difficult to give a better. Biov, life, means life considered either as to its duration (1 Peter 4:3); the means of support (Mark 12:44; Luke 8:43; Luke 21:4; 1 John 3:17); or the manner of leading it (1 Timothy 2:2). The meaning here is pertaining to the support or luxury of life; and so in the only other passages where it occurs, 1 Corinthians 6:3; 1 Corinthians 6:4. The parallel is Matthew 6:31. Wyc., business of this life.

Suddenly [α ι φ ν ι δ ι ο ς]. Only here and 1 Thessalonians 5:3.