Luke 16:14-18 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.… I. This truth is eminently calculated to deepen our sense of the unapproachable greatness of the God with whom we have to do. II. This truth illustrates, not the greatness only, but also the forbearance and mercy of God. III. This truth should teach you, my brethren, the folly, not to dwell on the guilt, of formality and hypocrisy. IV. This truth is adapted to console and encourage the often misjudged and afflicted people of God. V. This truth assures us beforehand of the equity of the Divine awards at the judgment-day. (C. M. Merry.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.WEB: The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they scoffed at him. |
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