People's New Testament Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 9:1-6 The Transfiguration
SUMMARY OF LUKE 9: The Twelve Apostles Sent Forth. Herod's Wonder About Jesus. The Five Thousand Fed. Peter's Confession of Faith. Saving and Losing Life. The Transfiguration. The Child Healed. Who Shall Be Greatest? James and John and the Samaritan Village. Excuses for Not Following Christ. He called his twelve disciples together. This Commission of the Apostles is given in Mt 10:1-42 Mr 6:7-13. Matthew's account is the fullest, on which see notes. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 9:1-6 The Transfiguration
SUMMARY OF LUKE 9: The Twelve Apostles Sent Forth. Herod's Wonder About Jesus. The Five Thousand Fed. Peter's Confession of Faith. Saving and Losing Life. The Transfiguration. The Child Healed. Who Shall Be Greatest? James and John and the Samaritan Village. Excuses for Not Following Christ. He called his twelve disciples together. This Commission of the Apostles is given in Mt 10:1-42 Mr 6:7-13. Matthew's account is the fullest, on which see notes. And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. 9:1-6 The Transfiguration
SUMMARY OF LUKE 9: The Twelve Apostles Sent Forth. Herod's Wonder About Jesus. The Five Thousand Fed. Peter's Confession of Faith. Saving and Losing Life. The Transfiguration. The Child Healed. Who Shall Be Greatest? James and John and the Samaritan Village. Excuses for Not Following Christ. He called his twelve disciples together. This Commission of the Apostles is given in Mt 10:1-42 Mr 6:7-13. Matthew's account is the fullest, on which see notes. And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. 9:1-6 The Transfiguration
SUMMARY OF LUKE 9: The Twelve Apostles Sent Forth. Herod's Wonder About Jesus. The Five Thousand Fed. Peter's Confession of Faith. Saving and Losing Life. The Transfiguration. The Child Healed. Who Shall Be Greatest? James and John and the Samaritan Village. Excuses for Not Following Christ. He called his twelve disciples together. This Commission of the Apostles is given in Mt 10:1-42 Mr 6:7-13. Matthew's account is the fullest, on which see notes. And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. 9:5 Shake off the very dust from your feet. See PNT Mt 10:14.
And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; 9:7-9 Now Herod the tetrarch. Herod Antipas. See PNT Mt 2:1. For Herod's perplexity about Christ, see notes on Mt 14:1-12 Mr 6:14-29.
And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. 9:7-9 Now Herod the tetrarch. Herod Antipas. See PNT Mt 2:1. For Herod's perplexity about Christ, see notes on Mt 14:1-12 Mr 6:14-29.
And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. 9:7-9 Now Herod the tetrarch. Herod Antipas. See PNT Mt 2:1. For Herod's perplexity about Christ, see notes on Mt 14:1-12 Mr 6:14-29.
And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 9:10-17 Went aside privately. For the feeding of the five thousand, see notes on Mt 14:13-27 Mr 6:30-44 Joh 6:1-21.
A desert place. Near Bethsaida, on the eastern shore of the Jordan. Bethsaida. Near the mouth of the Jordan into the Sea of Galilee. And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. 9:10-17 Went aside privately. For the feeding of the five thousand, see notes on Mt 14:13-27 Mr 6:30-44 Joh 6:1-21.
A desert place. Near Bethsaida, on the eastern shore of the Jordan. Bethsaida. Near the mouth of the Jordan into the Sea of Galilee. And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. 9:10-17 Went aside privately. For the feeding of the five thousand, see notes on Mt 14:13-27 Mr 6:30-44 Joh 6:1-21.
A desert place. Near Bethsaida, on the eastern shore of the Jordan. Bethsaida. Near the mouth of the Jordan into the Sea of Galilee. But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. 9:10-17 Went aside privately. For the feeding of the five thousand, see notes on Mt 14:13-27 Mr 6:30-44 Joh 6:1-21.
A desert place. Near Bethsaida, on the eastern shore of the Jordan. Bethsaida. Near the mouth of the Jordan into the Sea of Galilee. For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. 9:10-17 Went aside privately. For the feeding of the five thousand, see notes on Mt 14:13-27 Mr 6:30-44 Joh 6:1-21.
A desert place. Near Bethsaida, on the eastern shore of the Jordan. Bethsaida. Near the mouth of the Jordan into the Sea of Galilee. And they did so, and made them all sit down. 9:10-17 Went aside privately. For the feeding of the five thousand, see notes on Mt 14:13-27 Mr 6:30-44 Joh 6:1-21.
A desert place. Near Bethsaida, on the eastern shore of the Jordan. Bethsaida. Near the mouth of the Jordan into the Sea of Galilee. Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. 9:10-17 Went aside privately. For the feeding of the five thousand, see notes on Mt 14:13-27 Mr 6:30-44 Joh 6:1-21.
A desert place. Near Bethsaida, on the eastern shore of the Jordan. Bethsaida. Near the mouth of the Jordan into the Sea of Galilee. And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets. 9:10-17 Went aside privately. For the feeding of the five thousand, see notes on Mt 14:13-27 Mr 6:30-44 Joh 6:1-21.
A desert place. Near Bethsaida, on the eastern shore of the Jordan. Bethsaida. Near the mouth of the Jordan into the Sea of Galilee. And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? 9:18-21 He was alone praying. Only Luke informs us of this, his disciples being present, when he asked the question,
Whom say the people that I am? See notes on Peter's confession of faith, Mt 16:13-20 Mr 8:27-30. They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. 9:18-21 He was alone praying. Only Luke informs us of this, his disciples being present, when he asked the question,
Whom say the people that I am? See notes on Peter's confession of faith, Mt 16:13-20 Mr 8:27-30. He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. 9:18-21 He was alone praying. Only Luke informs us of this, his disciples being present, when he asked the question,
Whom say the people that I am? See notes on Peter's confession of faith, Mt 16:13-20 Mr 8:27-30. And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; 9:18-21 He was alone praying. Only Luke informs us of this, his disciples being present, when he asked the question,
Whom say the people that I am? See notes on Peter's confession of faith, Mt 16:13-20 Mr 8:27-30. Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day. 9:22-27 The Son of man must suffer many things, etc. For the first announcement to his disciples of his death, and the discourse, see notes on Mt 16:21-28 Mr 8:31-9:1.
And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 9:22-27 The Son of man must suffer many things, etc. For the first announcement to his disciples of his death, and the discourse, see notes on Mt 16:21-28 Mr 8:31-9:1.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 9:22-27 The Son of man must suffer many things, etc. For the first announcement to his disciples of his death, and the discourse, see notes on Mt 16:21-28 Mr 8:31-9:1.
For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? 9:22-27 The Son of man must suffer many things, etc. For the first announcement to his disciples of his death, and the discourse, see notes on Mt 16:21-28 Mr 8:31-9:1.
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. 9:22-27 The Son of man must suffer many things, etc. For the first announcement to his disciples of his death, and the discourse, see notes on Mt 16:21-28 Mr 8:31-9:1.
But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. 9:22-27 The Son of man must suffer many things, etc. For the first announcement to his disciples of his death, and the discourse, see notes on Mt 16:21-28 Mr 8:31-9:1.
And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 9:28-36 About an eight days after. For the Transfiguration, see notes on Mt 17:1-9 Mr 9:1-8. Luke adds the facts (1) that the Lord went upon the mountain to pray (Lu 9:28); (2) that as he prayed, he was transfigured (Lu 9:29); (3) that the appearance of his countenance was altered (Lu 9:29); (4) that the theme of conversation with Moses and Elijah was the Lord's decease (Lu 9:30,31); (5) that the apostles were awake when they saw the vision (Lu 9:32); (6) that they told no man in those days, even as Jesus directed (Lu 9:36 Mt 17:9).
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 9:28-36 About an eight days after. For the Transfiguration, see notes on Mt 17:1-9 Mr 9:1-8. Luke adds the facts (1) that the Lord went upon the mountain to pray (Lu 9:28); (2) that as he prayed, he was transfigured (Lu 9:29); (3) that the appearance of his countenance was altered (Lu 9:29); (4) that the theme of conversation with Moses and Elijah was the Lord's decease (Lu 9:30,31); (5) that the apostles were awake when they saw the vision (Lu 9:32); (6) that they told no man in those days, even as Jesus directed (Lu 9:36 Mt 17:9).
And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 9:28-36 About an eight days after. For the Transfiguration, see notes on Mt 17:1-9 Mr 9:1-8. Luke adds the facts (1) that the Lord went upon the mountain to pray (Lu 9:28); (2) that as he prayed, he was transfigured (Lu 9:29); (3) that the appearance of his countenance was altered (Lu 9:29); (4) that the theme of conversation with Moses and Elijah was the Lord's decease (Lu 9:30,31); (5) that the apostles were awake when they saw the vision (Lu 9:32); (6) that they told no man in those days, even as Jesus directed (Lu 9:36 Mt 17:9).
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 9:28-36 About an eight days after. For the Transfiguration, see notes on Mt 17:1-9 Mr 9:1-8. Luke adds the facts (1) that the Lord went upon the mountain to pray (Lu 9:28); (2) that as he prayed, he was transfigured (Lu 9:29); (3) that the appearance of his countenance was altered (Lu 9:29); (4) that the theme of conversation with Moses and Elijah was the Lord's decease (Lu 9:30,31); (5) that the apostles were awake when they saw the vision (Lu 9:32); (6) that they told no man in those days, even as Jesus directed (Lu 9:36 Mt 17:9).
But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 9:28-36 About an eight days after. For the Transfiguration, see notes on Mt 17:1-9 Mr 9:1-8. Luke adds the facts (1) that the Lord went upon the mountain to pray (Lu 9:28); (2) that as he prayed, he was transfigured (Lu 9:29); (3) that the appearance of his countenance was altered (Lu 9:29); (4) that the theme of conversation with Moses and Elijah was the Lord's decease (Lu 9:30,31); (5) that the apostles were awake when they saw the vision (Lu 9:32); (6) that they told no man in those days, even as Jesus directed (Lu 9:36 Mt 17:9).
And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. 9:28-36 About an eight days after. For the Transfiguration, see notes on Mt 17:1-9 Mr 9:1-8. Luke adds the facts (1) that the Lord went upon the mountain to pray (Lu 9:28); (2) that as he prayed, he was transfigured (Lu 9:29); (3) that the appearance of his countenance was altered (Lu 9:29); (4) that the theme of conversation with Moses and Elijah was the Lord's decease (Lu 9:30,31); (5) that the apostles were awake when they saw the vision (Lu 9:32); (6) that they told no man in those days, even as Jesus directed (Lu 9:36 Mt 17:9).
While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 9:28-36 About an eight days after. For the Transfiguration, see notes on Mt 17:1-9 Mr 9:1-8. Luke adds the facts (1) that the Lord went upon the mountain to pray (Lu 9:28); (2) that as he prayed, he was transfigured (Lu 9:29); (3) that the appearance of his countenance was altered (Lu 9:29); (4) that the theme of conversation with Moses and Elijah was the Lord's decease (Lu 9:30,31); (5) that the apostles were awake when they saw the vision (Lu 9:32); (6) that they told no man in those days, even as Jesus directed (Lu 9:36 Mt 17:9).
And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 9:28-36 About an eight days after. For the Transfiguration, see notes on Mt 17:1-9 Mr 9:1-8. Luke adds the facts (1) that the Lord went upon the mountain to pray (Lu 9:28); (2) that as he prayed, he was transfigured (Lu 9:29); (3) that the appearance of his countenance was altered (Lu 9:29); (4) that the theme of conversation with Moses and Elijah was the Lord's decease (Lu 9:30,31); (5) that the apostles were awake when they saw the vision (Lu 9:32); (6) that they told no man in those days, even as Jesus directed (Lu 9:36 Mt 17:9).
And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. 9:36 They kept it close. Until after the death and resurrection of the Lord.
And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.
And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. 9:38-42 Look upon my son. For the healing of the lunatic child, see Mt 17:14-21 Mr 9:14-29. Matthew calls the boy lunatic (Mt 17:15). The symptoms are like epilepsy.
And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him. 9:38-42 Look upon my son. For the healing of the lunatic child, see Mt 17:14-21 Mr 9:14-29. Matthew calls the boy lunatic (Mt 17:15). The symptoms are like epilepsy.
And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. 9:38-42 Look upon my son. For the healing of the lunatic child, see Mt 17:14-21 Mr 9:14-29. Matthew calls the boy lunatic (Mt 17:15). The symptoms are like epilepsy.
And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither. 9:38-42 Look upon my son. For the healing of the lunatic child, see Mt 17:14-21 Mr 9:14-29. Matthew calls the boy lunatic (Mt 17:15). The symptoms are like epilepsy.
And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father. 9:38-42 Look upon my son. For the healing of the lunatic child, see Mt 17:14-21 Mr 9:14-29. Matthew calls the boy lunatic (Mt 17:15). The symptoms are like epilepsy.
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 9:43-45 He said unto his disciples. For this second statement of the Lord's suffering at Jerusalem, see notes on Mt 17:22-23 Mr 9:30-32
Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 9:43-45 He said unto his disciples. For this second statement of the Lord's suffering at Jerusalem, see notes on Mt 17:22-23 Mr 9:30-32
But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. 9:43-45 He said unto his disciples. For this second statement of the Lord's suffering at Jerusalem, see notes on Mt 17:22-23 Mr 9:30-32
Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 9:46-50 Which of them should be greatest. See notes on Mt 18:1-6 Mr 9:33-50. For notes on the question of John and the Lord's answer, see Mark as above.
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, 9:46-50 Which of them should be greatest. See notes on Mt 18:1-6 Mr 9:33-50. For notes on the question of John and the Lord's answer, see Mark as above.
And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. 9:46-50 Which of them should be greatest. See notes on Mt 18:1-6 Mr 9:33-50. For notes on the question of John and the Lord's answer, see Mark as above.
And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. 9:46-50 Which of them should be greatest. See notes on Mt 18:1-6 Mr 9:33-50. For notes on the question of John and the Lord's answer, see Mark as above.
And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us. 9:46-50 Which of them should be greatest. See notes on Mt 18:1-6 Mr 9:33-50. For notes on the question of John and the Lord's answer, see Mark as above.
And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, 9:51 When the time was come. The time of his suffering was not far away. He was about to leave Galilee.
He stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem. Knowing what he should suffer there. Just when this was we are not told. And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. 9:52 Sent messengers. To secure a stopping place for himself and disciples on their journey.
Entered into a village of the Samaritans. To go from Galilee to Jerusalem he must needs go through Samaria (Joh 4:4), unless he went down on the east of the Jordan. The Samaritans were hereditary enemies of the Jews, and the two peoples had no intercourse. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. 9:53 They did not receive him. Because he was evidently journeying to Jerusalem. This stirred up their bigotry. They thus not only refused Jesus as a prophet, but violated the sacred duties of hospitality. The refusal to receive a religious teacher was considered rejection of his claims.
And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? 9:54 Wilt thou that we command fire? These gentle apostles were filled with wrath at the insult to the Master. Their zeal for the Lord led them into a sanguinary feeling that was sinful. Thus, often, religious zeal has led men to sinful acts and a persecuting spirit.
As Elijah did? See 2Ki 1:9-12. But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. 9:55 He... rebuked them. Their spirit was not his. He quietly left the inhospitable village and went elsewhere. He was not a destroyer, but a Savior. Zeal for Christ is no excuse for fanaticism.
For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.
And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 9:57-62 On these excuses, see notes on Mt 8:18-22 Mr 4:35. Luke adds a few new facts which I notice.
A certain man. A scribe (Mt 8:19). I will follow thee. The Lord tries his sincerity by telling him of the hardships before him. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. 9:58 The Son of man. The Messiah. See PNT Mt 10:23. He had no permanent home. Often his only shelter at night was the open sky.
And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 9:59 He said unto another. A disciple. See PNT Mt 8:21.
Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. 9:60 Let the dead bury their dead. Let the world attend to its own duties. To preach the kingdom rises above every other duty. The disciple was probably an apostle, who wished to stay with his father until his father's death.
And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.
And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. 9:62 No man, having put his hand to the plough. An agricultural figure. The plowman must look ahead instead of back. So, too, of the Christian. The Savior's words were suggested by a request of one to go home for a farewell before following him. In thousands of instances it has been show that the convert who goes to confer with unbelieving relatives before the final step is likely to part with Christ instead. Heathen, ready to be baptized, who go home for a final farewell before the step, are likely to be persuaded not to take it, so missionaries tell us. The People's New Testament by B.W. Johnson [1891] Bible Hub |
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