Luke 16:21
“And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass that the beggar died,.... The death of Christ was not a casual thing, a fortuitous event; it was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 16:20-21
Beggar - Poor man. The original word does not mean “beggar,” but simply that he was “poor.” It should have been so…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And desiring to be fed with the crumbs - And it is likely this desire was complied with, for it is not intimated that he…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 16:19-31
As the parable of the prodigal son set before us the grace of the gospel, which is encouraging to us all, so this sets…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
with the crumbs The same word as in Mat 15:27. It is not said that such fragments were refused him.
the dogs The only…
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