Luke 12:36
“And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Blessed are those servants whom the Lord,.... The Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions read, "their Lord", the master…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 12:35-36
Let your loins ... - This alludes to the ancient manner of dress. They wore a long flowing robe as their outer garment.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That wait for their lord - See the notes on Mat 25:1 (note), etc.
The wedding - How the Jewish weddings were celebrated,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 12:22-40
Our Lord Jesus is here inculcating some needful useful lessons upon his disciples, which he had before taught them, and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
when he will return from the wedding The word here used (pote analusei)is very rare, occurring only in Php 1:23; 2Ti…
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