Luke 20

Luke 20:5

They reasoned [συνελογισαντο] . Only here in New Testament. The preposition, sun, together, and the additional with themselves, denote a very close conference.

Luke 20:6

Will stone [καταλιθασει] . Only here in New Testament. “Stone us down” [κατα] ; i e., stone us to death.

They be persuaded [πεπεισμενοςεστιν] . Lit., It (the people collectively) is having been persuaded. Demoting a long - standing and settled persuasion.

9 - 19. Compare Matthew 21:33 - 46; Mr 12:1 - 12.

Luke 20:9

Let it out. See on Matthew 21:33.

Went into a far country. Not necessarily far, but as Rev., another country. See on Mr 13:34.

A long time [ικανους] . See on ch. Luke 7:6.

Luke 20:10

Of the fruit. See on Mr 12:2.

Luke 20:11

He sent yet [προσεθετοπεμψαι] . Lit., he added to send. A Hebrew form of expression.

Luke 20:12

Wounded [τραυματισαντες] . Only here and Acts 19:16.

Luke 20:13

It may be [ισως] . Only here in New Testament. The adverb of isov, equal. It expresses more than perhaps, implying rather a strong probability. Compare the phrase, it is an even chance that.

Reverence. See on Matthew 21:37.

Luke 20:16

Destroy. See on Matthew 21, 41.

God forbid [μηγενοιτο] . Lit., may it not be.

Luke 20:17

The stone, etc. See on 1 Peter 2:4 - 7.

Luke 20:18

Shall be broken [συνθλασθησεται] . Rev., rightly, broken to pieces. See on Matthew 21:44.

Grind him to powder [λικμησει] . See on Matthew 21:44.

20 - 26. Compare Matthew 22:15 - 22; Mr 12:13 - 17.

Luke 20:20

Watched. See on Mr 3:2.

Spies [εγκαθετους] . Only here in New Testament. From ejgkaqihmi, to send in, as a garrison into a city. Hence of persons sent in for the purpose of espionage.

Which should feign [υποκρινομενους] . Lit., feigning. Rev., which feigned. Only here in New Testament. See on hypocrites, Matthew 23:13. The power and authority [τηαρχηκαιτηεξουσια] . The former, the Roman power in general; the latter, the specific authority of the official.

Luke 20:21

Acceptest not the person. See on James 2:1.

Luke 20:22

Tribute [φορον] . From ferw, to bring. Something, therefore, which is brought in by way of payment. Luke uses the Greek word instead of the Latin khnson, census, in Matthew and Mark.

Luke 20:23

Perceived. See on considerest, Matthew 7:3.

Craftiness [πανουργιαν] . From pan, every, and ergon, deed. Readiness for every and any deed. Hence unscrupulousness, and so, generally, knavery.

Luke 20:24

Penny. See on Matthew 20:2.

Image and superscription. See on Matthew 22:20.

Luke 20:26

His words [ρηματος] . Singular number. Rev., properly, saying. See on ch. Luke 1:37.

27 - 40. Compare Matthew 22:23 - 33; Mr 12:18 - 27.

Luke 20:27

Asked. See on Mr 12:18.

Luke 20:36

Equal unto the angels [ισαγγελοι] . Only here in New Testament.

Luke 20:37

Shewed [εμηνυσεν] . Originally to disclose something secret. Hence, generally, to make known.

At the bush [επιτηςβατου] . Wrong. Render as Rev., in the place concerning the bush. See on Mr 12:26.

41 - 44. Compare Matthew 22:41 - 46; Mr 12:35 - 37.

Luke 20:43

Of thy feet [τωνποδωνσου] . A. V. omits.

Luke 20:46

Chief rooms. Rev., correctly, chief places. See on Mr 12:39.

Luke 20:47

Widows ’ houses. See on Mr 12:40. ===Luk21

CHAPTER XXI

1 - 4. Compare Mr 12:41 - 44.