John Gill Commentary


John Gill Commentary
"And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he entered into the Pharisee`s house, and sat down to meat." — Luke 7:36 (ASV)
And one of the Pharisees
Whose name was Simon, (Luke 7:40Luke 7:43Luke 7:44)
Desired that he would eat with him ;
take a meal with him, either a dinner or a supper: this he did under a disguise of respect, and show of affection to him; though very likely with a design upon him to ensnare him, or take some advantage against him if he could; for it is certain, that he did not treat him with those civilities and ceremonies commonly used to guests; see (Luke 7:44–46) .
And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat :
he made no hesitation about it, but at once accepted of his invitation, though he knew both the man and his intentions; having nothing to fear from him, and being willing to carry it courteously to all men, and give proof of what he had just now said of himself, (Luke 7:34) .