When once (αφ' ου αν). Possibly to be connected without break with the preceding verse (so Westcott and Hort), though Bruce argues…

When once the master, etc. The figure here used is taken from the conduct of a housekeeper, who is willing to see his friends, and who at …

When once the master of the house . . .—The passage contains elements that are common to both Matthew 7:22–23 and Matthew…

And he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and th…

Glossa Ordinaria: Having spoken in parables about the growth of the Gospel's teaching, He everywhere endeavors to spread it by…

Jesus’ reply to the question posed to him emphasizes not “how many?” but “who?” The saved are those who seize their opportunity now (cf. 4:19). Onc…

And when the master of the house shall have arisen Though these words, as I hinted a little earlier, were spoken on a different and later …

When once the master of the house is risen up
From table, or off of his couch, the entertainment being over: and so …

Our Saviour came to guide people's consciences, not to gratify their curiosity. Do not ask, "How many will be saved?" but rather, "Will I be one of…