Luke 10

Luke 10:1

AFter these things] See Matthew 10:1.

Luke 10:2

The harvest truly is great] Matthew 9:37. Meaning a great number of people which were ready to be converted and gathered unto God.

Luke 10:3

behold, &c.] See Matthew 10:16.

Wolves] Bloudy persecutors.

Luke 10:4

Carry neither purse] Be not carefull what ye shall eate, or wear, neither be ye distracted or hindered by any respects of friendship. See Matthew 6:31. 2 Kings 4:29.

Luke 10:5

And into whatsoever house ye enter] See Matthew 10:11.

Peace be to this house] 1 Samuel 25:6. It was their manner of salutation, whereby they wished all health and happinesse.

Luke 10:6

the sonne of peace] That is, any man capable of that blessing, and disposed to receive the doctrine of peace, which you preach.

Luke 10:7

the labourer is worthy of his hire] See 1 Corinthians 9:7. 1 Timothy 5:18.

Go not from house to house] In respect of the charge you put them to; for while you administer the Gospel to them, you bring them greater gain.

Luke 10:9

nigh unto you] See Matthew 3:2. and Matthew 4:17.

Luke 10:11

dust of your City] See Matthew 10:14. Luke 9. 5. Acts 18:51.

kingdome of God] Christ the Messias, King of glory, presented himself unto you by his Messengers, to reign over you, and save you.

Luke 10:12

for Sodom] In the day of judgement.

Luke 10:13

Wo unto thee Chorazin] See Matthew 11:21. Chorazin a chief Citie of Galile, reckoned among the ten cities of Decapolis, that stood upon the Sea of Galile, over against Capernaum.

Bethsaida] Bethsaida another Citie of Galile, which was also one of the Cities of Decapolis; it stood also upon a creek of the Sea of Galile.

Tyre] Tyrus the chief Citie of Phenicia, which in the division of the land came to the Tribe of Asher, Joshua 19:29. but because they could not drive out the inhabitants, they never possessed it, but the Typrians kept it, and continued still in idolatry.

Sidon] Sidon another City of Phenicia of the like condition, Joshua 19:28.

itting in sackcloth and ashes] Which were signes of mourning and repentance.

Luke 10:14

more tolerable] Because it is lesse sinne to be ignorant of Gods will, then to contemne the known; he that knoweth his Masters will and doth it not, shall have most stripes. Chap. 12. 47. James 4:17. John 9. 41.

Luke 10:15

And thou Capernaum] Capernaum another Citie of Decapolis, which was the Metropolis of Galile, standing on the river ordan, upon the borders of Zabulon and Nephtalim, that then flourished with trade, riches, and pride.

which art exalted to heaven] In regard of Christs preaching and working there.

Luke 10:16

He that heareth you] See Matthew 10:40. John 13. 20. 1 Thessalonians 4. 8.

Luke 10:17

through thy name] We using thy authoritie, and calling on thy name.

Luke 10:18

I beheld Satan] Satan is styled Prince of the air, Eph. 2. 2. ruling in high places, Ephesians 6:12. whence he is said to be cast down, when his power is overthrown by preaching of the Gospel.

Luke 10:19

I give unto you power] See Matthew 16:18. Acts 28:5. Mark 16:18.

Luke 10:20

because your names are written in heaven] Because by the effects it appeareth that ye are elected to life everlasting. See Phil. 4. 3. Revelation 20:12. and Revelation 21:27.

Luke 10:21

In that hour Jesus rejoyced in spirit] See Matthew 11:25. Comforted in consideration of the performance of his Fathers will.

babes] The Greek word signifieth also simple or weak men.

Luke 10:22

All things are delivered] See Matthew 28:18. John 3:35. and John 17:2. Many ancient Copies adde these words, And turning to his disciples, he said.

no man knoweth, &c.] See John 1. 18. and 6. 46.

Luke 10:23

Blessed are he eyes] See Matthew 13:16.

Luke 10:25

a certain lawyer] One that professed the knowledge of the Law of Moses.

Master, &c.] See Matthew 22:35.

Luke 10:27

Thou shalt, &c.] See Deuteronomy 6:5.

thy neighbour as thy self] See Leviticus 19:18.

Luke 10:28

this do] Because he sought eternall life by the works of the Law, which he could not fulfill, he referreth his referreth his conscience to it, which onely shewed him his sinne; Rom. 77. and 3. 20. Gal. 3. 21, 22. knowing that must bring him to Christ, or leave him inexcusable. Matthew 19:17.

Luke 10:29

And who is my neighbour] For they counted no man their neighbour, but their friends and countrey-men.

Luke 10:31

on the other side] As if he had been unworthy of his care and pitie. Psalms 38:11. Isaiah 58:7.

Luke 10:33

But a certain Samaritane] Whose nation was adious to the Jews.

pence] See Matthew 20:2.

Luke 10:36

Which now, &c.] Which of these did according to the Law, which saith, Thou shalt love thy neighbour?

Luke 10:37

Go, and do thou likewise] Help him that hath need of thee, although he be thine enemy, or thou know him not.

Luke 10:38

a certain village] Bethama, John 11. 1.

Luke 10:41

thou art carefull] Thou art too much perplexed with these cares which hinder the Gospel, which is more necessary.

Luke 10:42

part] Her part, who chose rather to hear the Gospel, is better, because that concerneth eternall life.