Luke 10

Luke 10:3

It was said by some - And soon after by Herod himself. Matthew 14:1; Mr 6:14.

Luke 10:4

That Elijah had appeared - He could not rise again, because he did not die.

Luke 10:6

Mr 6:30.

Luke 10:8

Matthew 14:15; Mr 6:35; John 6:3.

Luke 10:14

Apart - From the multitude. And he asked them - When he had done praying, during which they probably stayed at a distance. Matthew 14:13; Mr 8:27.

Luke 10:18

Saying - Ye must prepare for a scene far different from this.

Luke 10:19

Let him deny himself, and take up his cross - The necessity of this duty has been shown in many places: the extent of it is specified here, daily - Therefore that day is lost wherein no cross is taken up.

Luke 10:20

Matthew 16:25; Mr 8:35; John 12:25.

Luke 10:24

Matthew 17:1; Mr 9:2.

Luke 10:27

In glory - Like Christ with whom they talked.

Luke 10:28

They saw his glory - The very same expression in which it is described by St. John, John 1:14; and by St. Peter, 2 Peter 1:16.

Luke 10:30

A cloud came and overshadowed them all. And they, the apostles, feared, while they (Moses and Elijah) entered into the cloud, which took them away.

Luke 10:33

Matthew 17:14; Mr 9:14.

Luke 10:40

Let these sayings sink down into your ears - That is, consider them deeply. In joy remember the cross. So wisely does our Lord balance praise with sufferings. Matthew 17:22; Mr 9:31.

Luke 10:42

And there arose a reasoning among them - This kind of reasoning always arose at the most improper times that could be imagined.