Luke 6:1-36 WEB

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:20-22

‘And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the Kingly Rule of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. Blessed are you, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.” While at first sight, if taken out of context, it might seem that Jesus is saying here that poverty,... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:20-26

Opening Blessings and Woes (6:20-26). Perhaps before we look at the detail of the narrative we should set the scene, for here interpretation, at least to begin with, depends on context. We need to ask why He spoke as He did. The answer is probably not hard to find. Jesus had been on the mountain top with his disciples and had chosen His Apostles. Now He has come down with them to a level plain half way down the mountain where large crowds have gathered. As we have seen in Luke 6:17 the crowds... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:20-49

2). THE FOUNDING OF THE NEW ISRAEL UNDER THE KINGLY RULE OF GOD (6:20-8:18) In this second part of the section Luke 5:1 to Luke 9:50, Jesus now reveals Himself as the founder of the new Israel under the Kingly Rule of God: a He proclaims the new Law of the Kingly Rule of God (Luke 6:20-49). b He sends out His power to the Gentiles, to those who are seen as unclean, but who have believed. They too are to benefit from His Kingly Rule (Luke 7:1-10). c He raises the dead, a foretaste of the... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:23

“Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, For behold, your reward is great in heaven, For in the same manner did their fathers to the prophets.” Yes, if they are persecuted for His sake they can rejoice and jump for joy, for they will receive great reward in Heaven, for that is how God’s prophets were treated when they too came on earth (including John the Baptiser). By their response as described above they will be aligning themselves with the true prophets, who also sought only to please God,... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:24-26

“But woe to you who are rich! for you have received your consolation. Woe to you, you who are full now! for you shall hunger. Woe to you, you who laugh now! for you shall mourn and weep. Woe to you, when all men shall speak well of you! for in the same manner did their fathers to the false prophets.” Jesus then turned His attention to the group of wealthy onlookers. Any who are sitting there who are rich and complacent should note that they have already received their reward in this life. They... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:27-28

“Love your enemies, Do good to those who hate you, Bless those who curse you, Pray for those who use you badly.” So He now concentrates on those for whom His blessings are promised, although those who wished to avoid the woes would do well to take note. His message will not be palatable to the rich, but if they wish to avoid their fate they will do well to listen. Notice the ‘I say to you’ (compare Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:27; Matthew 5:32; Matthew 5:34; Matthew 5:39), which is the connecting up... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:27-38

True Love Is All Important And Must Be Practically Expressed (6:27-38). (This section is all about loving and giving and proceeds in a 4 4 6 6 4 4 pattern). ‘But I say to you who hear (Luke 6:27 a).’ read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:29-31

“To him who smites you on the one cheek offer also the other, And from him who takes away your cloak withhold not your coat also. Give to every one who asks you, and of him who takes away your goods ask them not again. And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them in the same way.” We have here four examples of how love behaves. When struck it does not strike back. This is talking about response to a blow struck in anger or in contempt. It is not talking about how to deal with... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:32-34

“And if you love those who love you, what grace is there to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what grace (charis) is there to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those of whom you hope to receive, what grace is there to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive again as much.” ‘Charis’ (grace, approbation) can be used of the gracious approbation of a superior, thus here ‘why should you expect thanks from God’.... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:35

“But love your enemies, And do them good, And lend, never despairing, And your reward shall be great, And you shall be sons of the Most High, For he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.” So in view of what He has just said about loving the undeserving, let them do it. Let them love their enemies, and do them good, and lend to them when they are in need, never despairing, because it will mean being like God Himself. It will mean revealing themselves as sons of the Most High, Who is kind... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:20-22

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:20-26

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:20-49

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:23

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:24-26

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:27-28

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:27-38

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:29-31

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:32-34

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:35

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