Most of his mighty works (α πλειστα δυναμεις αυτου). Literally, "His very many mighty works" if elative as usual in the papyri (Mo…

Then began he to upbraid, etc. That is, to reprove, rebuke, or denounce heavy judgment.

Then He began to rebuke — The rebuke is inserted by Luke in our Lord’s charge to the Seventy (Luke 10:13–15). As in th…

Some cities were more favored with the Lord’s presence than others, and therefore He expected more from them. These cities should have repented, or…

Glossa Ordinaria: Until now, He had brought His accusation against the Jews in general. Now He speaks against certain towns by…

The verb “denounce” (GK 3943) is a strong verb, conveying indignation along with either insults or justifiable reproach. Jesus did not denounce the…

Then he began to upbraid. Luke states the time when, and the reason why, Christ uttered such invectives against those cities. It was while…

Then began he to upbraid the cities
When he had sent forth his disciples to preach, and had been in these several cities herea…

Christ reflects on the scribes and Pharisees, who had an arrogant opinion of themselves. He likens their behavior to children's play: children who,…

Previously, He satisfied John’s followers; now He rebukes the unbelievers. He does two things: first, what was done by the Lord is described, and s…