From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three.
Here is, I. Peter's question, which he put to Christ upon occasion of the foregoing parable (Luk 12:41): "Lord, speakest thou this parable to us that are thy constant followers, to us that are ministers, or also to all that come to be taught by thee, to all the hearers, and in them to all Christians?" Peter was now, as often, spokesman for the disciples.
Commenting on Luke 12:41-53
The father shall be divided against the.... Shall oppose him, differ with him, and be alienated from him, and so the other relations as follow; See Gill on Mat 10:35, See Gill on Mat 10:36. . Luke 12:54 luk 12:54 luk 12:54 luk 12:54And he said also to the people,....
Here stands a man violated by his own brother, withheld from his rightful inheritance, yet he intrudes this case upon our Lord's teaching with profound irreverence. He has not the least idea that such matters are unworthy of Christ's attention compared to the things He came to teach.
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Commenting on Luke 12:13-53