1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, Ver. 1. He went through every city ] To teach us unweariableness in God’s work. He went about doing good: so should we, waiting all opportunities. read more
2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, Ver. 2. Which had been healed ] Exodus 30:10 . After sickness they were to offer to God the ransom of their lives. Hezekiah testified his thankfulness for recovery by a song; these good women, by following Christ; when they might have staid at home with more ease to themselves, and more thank of their friends. Nay, very heathens, after a fit of sickness, would... read more
3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. Ver. 3. Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward ] Or treasurer, as the Arabic calleth him, his vicar-general, or protetrarch. This court lady followeth Christ: so did Serena the empress, who was therefore martyred by her husband Diocletian. So Elizabeth, Queen of Denmark; of whom Luther testifieth (in Epist. ad Jo. Agrieol.) that she died a faithful professor of the... read more
4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: Ver. 4. And when much people, &c. ] See Trapp on " Mat 13:2 " &c read more
5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. 8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 9... read more
12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. Ver. 12. Taketh away the word ] Lest, if it should lie long upon their hard hearts, it should break through them with its weight, as being able to save their souls,James 1:21; James 1:21 . read more
13 They on the rock are they , which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. Ver. 13. With joy ] Which yet was but a flash. read more
14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. Ver. 14. Go forth, &c. ] viz. About their worldly businesses; which, as the lean kine in Pharaoh’s dream, devour the fat, and it is nothing seen by them. After awhile they remember no more than the man in the moon doth, what they had heard delivered. read more
15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it , and bring forth fruit with patience. Ver. 15. In an honest ] Referred to the end and intent in the action. And good heart ] In respect of inward renewed qualities. Having heard the word, keep it ] As food or physic, which if not kept, profiteth not. They incorporate it into their souls, so as it becomes an ingrafted word; they are transformed into the same image, conformed to the... read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 8:25
Luke 8:25Where Is your faith?Where is your faith?It is as much as if He had said, “You thought that I was sleeping. But was it indeed only Me, or chiefly My eye, that slept? Was it not your faith.? You say, ‘Where is the Lord?’ but I say, ‘Where is your faith?’” It is a mistake, brethren, we are all making every day. We say,--“The Lord sleeps--the Lord sleeps.” But what is it,--“Your faith”sleeps. I begin by asking every one I am now addressing, “Where is your faith?” “Where is your faith?” Now... read more