Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 16:31

"And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, if one rise from the dead." — Luke 16:31 (ASV)

This unchangeability comes from a hardness not only toward Christ but also toward “Moses and the Prophets” (cf. Jn 5:46). Not even a spectacular “sign,” like one returning from the dead, can change those whose hearts are set against God’s word, as the response of many to the resurrection of Jesus was to show.

As the heading indicates, this unit contains various brief teachings that Luke brings together. The common unifying theme is attitudes in the Christian community.