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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 12:55

And when ye see the south wind blow ,.... From the hot countries of Egypt, Ethiopia, and Arabia, which lay south of Judea: ye say there will be heat ; or hot sultry weather, scorching heat, which such a wind brings with it: and it cometh to pass ; generally speaking, as is asserted. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 12:56

Ye hypocrites ,.... A word often used of the Scribes and Pharisees, and which suggests, that there were such in company, to whom Christ more especially directs his discourse; and this may be the rather thought, since much the like things are said by him to the Pharisees, with the Sadducees, in Matthew 16:1 and the same appellation is given them there, as here: ye can discern the face of the sky, and of the earth ; from the appearance of the sky, they could tell how it would be with the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:49

I am come to send fire - See this subject largely explained on Matthew 10:34 ; (note), etc. From the connection in which these words stand, both in this place and in Matthew, it appears as if our Lord intended by the word fire, not only the consuming influence of the Roman sword, but also the influence of his own Spirit in the destruction of sin. In both these senses this fire was already kindled: as yet, however, it appeared but as a spark, but was soon to break out into an all-consuming... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:50

But I have a baptism - The fire, though already kindled, cannot burn up till after the Jews have put me to death: then the Roman sword shall come, and the Spirit of judgment, burning, and purification shall be poured out. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:51

To give peace - See Matthew 10:34 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:52

Five in one house divided - See on Matthew 10:35 , Matthew 10:36 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:54

A cloud rise - See on Matthew 16:2 , Matthew 16:3 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:56

This time? - Can ye not discover from the writings of the prophets, and from the events which now take place, that this is the time of the Messiah, and that I am the very person foretold by them? read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:49

Verse 49 49.I am come to send fire on the earth. From these concluding words it may easily be inferred, that this was one of Christ’s latest discourses, and is not related by Luke at the proper place. But the meaning is, that Christ has introduced into the world the utmost confusion, as if he had intended to mingle heaven and earth. The gospel is metaphorically compared to fire, because it violently changes the face of things. The disciples having falsely imagined that, while they were at ease... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:50

Verse 50 50.But I have a baptism to be baptized with. By these words our Lord asserts that there remains nothing but his last act, that by his death he may consecrate the renovation of the world. For since the shaking which he mentioned was appalling, and since that conflagration of the human race was terrific, he is about to show that the first-fruits must be offered in his own person, after which the disciples ought not to be displeased at feeling some portion of it. He compares death—as in... read more

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