Luke 9:62
“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back , is fit for the kingdom of God.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
No man, having put his hand ... - To put one’s hand to a plow is a proverbial expression to signify undertaking any…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Put his hand to the plough - Can any person properly discharge the work of the ministry who is engaged in secular…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 9:57-62
We have here an account of three several persons that offered themselves to follow Christ, and the answers that Christ…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
No man having put his hand to the plough He who would make straight furrows must not look about him (Hesiod, Works and…
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