That he would eat with him (ινα φαγη μετ' αυτου). Second aorist active subjunctive. The use of ινα after ερωταω is on the border b…

One of the Pharisees. His name was Simon (Luke 7:10). Nothing more is known of him. It is not improbable, however, from what f…

One of the Pharisees . . .—We may reasonably infer that this was one of the better cla of Pharisees who had a certain mea…

And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.

They …

The Venerable Bede: Having just said, “And the people that heard him justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John…

Since Jesus accepted an invitation from this Pharisee named Simon, Jesus cannot be accused of spurning the Pharisees socially. The woman took advan…

And one of the Pharisees requested him. This narrative shows the fault-finding disposition—a tendency not only to take offense but also to…

And one of the Pharisees
Whose name was Simon, (Luke 7:40Luke 7:43Luke 7:44)

No one can truly perceive how precious Christ is, and the glory of the gospel, except the broken-hearted. But while they feel they cannot express e…