Luke14
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Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Luke 14.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: Christ heals a man on the sabbath. (1–6). He teaches humility. (7–14). Parable of the great supper. (15–24). The necessity of consideration and self-denial. (25–35).
vv1-6
This Pharisee, as well as others, seems to have had an ill design in entertaining Jesus at his house. But our Lord would not be hindered from healing a man, though he knew a clamour would be raised at his doing it on the sabbath. It requires care to understand the proper connexion between piety and charity in observing the sabbath, and the distinction between works of real necessity and habits of self-indulgence. Wisdom from above, teaches patient perseverance in well-doing.
vv7-14
Even in the common actions of life, Christ marks what we do, not only in our religious assemblies, but at our tables. We see in many cases, that a man's pride will bring him low, and before honour is humility. Our Saviour here teaches, that works of charity are better than works of show. But our Lord did not mean that a proud and unbelieving liberality should be rewarded, but that his precept of doing good to the poor and afflicted should be observed from love to him.
vv15-24
In this parable observe the free grace and mercy of God shining in the gospel of Christ, which will be food and a feast for the soul of a man that knows its own wants and miseries. All found some pretence to put off their attendance. This reproves the Jewish nation for their neglect of the offers of Christ's grace. It shows also the backwardness there is to close with the gospel call. The want of gratitude in those who slight gospel offers, and the contempt put upon the God of heaven thereby, justly provoke him. The apostles were to turn to the Gentiles, when the Jews refused the offer; and with them the church was filled. The provision made for precious souls in the gospel of Christ, has not been made in vain; for if some reject, others will thankfully accept the offer. The very poor and low in the world, shall be as welcome to Christ as the rich and great; and many times the gospel has the greatest success among those that labour under worldly disadvantages and bodily infirmities. Christ's house shall at last be filled; it will be so when the number of the elect is completed.
Key Words
σάββατον (sábbaton): the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the interval between two Sabbaths; likewise the plural in all the above applications
ἐν (en): "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
αὐτός (autós): the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἔρχομαι (érchomai): to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
εἰς (eis): to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
οἶκος (oîkos): a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
τὶς (tìs): some or any person or object
ἄρχων (árchōn): a first (in rank or power)
Φαρισαῖος (Pharisaîos): a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
ἦν (ēn): I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
Cross References
Luke 14Jesus reproduces and applies these Solomonic proverbs on humility and seat selection at feasts.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Parallel criteria of discipleship: loving family less than Christ, and carrying one's cross.
Supported by John Calvin, JFB
The Old Testament prophetic background of the Lord's great messianic feast of fat things.
Supported by JFB
Highly parallel parable of the wedding feast and rejected invitations, culminating in wider outreach.
Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB
Parallel teaching on the danger of disciples becoming like tasteless, useless salt.
Supported by John Calvin
Identical Sabbath defense using the immediate rescue of domestic animals (ox or ass).
Supported by Matthew Poole
Identical proverbial maxim on self-exaltation leading to abasement, and humility to exaltation.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Levi's devotion is praised for disregarding parents and children in obedience to God's covenant.
Supported by John Calvin
Another instance where Pharisees watch Jesus and question whether healing on the Sabbath is lawful.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
The exact same classes (poor, maimed, halt, blind) are invited to the great banquet.
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Wisdom builds her house, prepares her feast, and sends out maidens to invite guests.
Supported by Matthew Henry
A historic fulfillment: Jewish rejection of the Gospel leads apostles to turn to the Gentiles.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Demonstrates the Semitic idiom where 'hated' denotes loving someone less than another (Leah vs. Rachel).
Supported by John Calvin
Paul warns that earthly relationships (like marrying a wife) must not hinder devotion to God.
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