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A Gesture of Separation
Commentators explain that wiping dust from the feet was a powerful symbolic act. It served as a "testimony against" a city that rejected the gospel, signifying a complete break and leaving the city to its own judgment after the messengers had fulfilled their duty.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 10:11
Even the dust (κα τον κονιορτον). Old word from κονις, dust, and ορνυμ, to stir up. We have seen it already in Mt 10:14;[Reference…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 10:11
19th Century
Bishop
Be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.—There is something very solemnly impressive in the fact that this is th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 10:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they re…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 10:11
Rejecting the kingdom message has consequences: a Day of Judgment. Luke includes such warnings of it in 6:24–26; 12:46–48; 16:23–24; 21:22.
John Gill
On Luke 10:11
17th Century
Pastor
Even the very dust of your city, which cleaves on us
The Syriac version adds, "to our feet"; and so in Beza's most a…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 10:1–16
17th Century
Minister
Christ sent the seventy disciples, two and two, that they might strengthen and encourage one another. The ministry of the gospel calls people to re…