O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!
Here is, I. A suggestion to Christ of his danger from Herod, now that he was in Galilee, within Herod's jurisdiction (Luk 13:31): Certain of the Pharisees (for there were those of that sect dispersed all the nation over) came to Christ, pretending friendship and a concern for his safety, and said, Get thee out of this country, and depart hence, for otherwise Herod will...
Commenting on Luke 13:31-35
Behold, your house is left unto you desolate,.... That is, would be in a little time, both city and temple; See Gill on Mat 23:38. and verily I say unto you; affirm in the strongest manner: ye shall not see me; the Arabic version adds, "from henceforth", and so some copies, as in Mat 23:39 and so the Ethiopic version, "from this time"; that he...
Verses 34,35. , also see . Verse 34. From the message which Jesus sent to Herod we may learn-- 1st. That our lives are safe in the hands of God, and that wicked men can do no more to injure us than he shall permit, Compare . 2nd. That we should go on fearlessly in doing our duty, and especially if we are doing good.