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The True Source of Joy
Multiple commentators emphasize that Jesus redirects the disciples' joy. While they were excited about their newfound power over spirits, Jesus points them to a far greater and more permanent reality. The ultimate source of a believer's joy isn't found in spiritual gifts, talents, or victories, but in the assurance of salvation and a personal relationship with God. As Albert Barnes notes, having a 'title to everlasting life' is of far more value than any earthly honor or power.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 10:20
18th Century
Theologian
Rather rejoice. Though it was an honour to work miracles, though it is an honour to be endowed with talents, and influence, and learning, …
AT Robertson
On Luke 10:20
Are written (ενγεγραπτα). Perfect passive indicative, state of completion, stand written, enrolled or engraved, from ενγραφω, comm…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 10:20
19th Century
Bishop
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not.—Above all exercise of power was the consciousness of the divine life, the feeling th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 10:18–20
19th Century
Preacher
That is a higher privilege than to be master over demons, or to be able to tread on serpents. That day of miracles is past; but the power of the go…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 10:20
This call to rejoicing in the supreme blessing of assurance of heaven is one of Jesus’ great sayings, though the disciples may also rejoice in spir…
John Calvin
On Luke 10:20
16th Century
Theologian
Your names are written. Since it was Christ's design to draw His disciples away from a temporary joy, so that they might glory in eternal …
John Gill
On Luke 10:20
17th Century
Pastor
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not That their power was enlarged, or that they had, the same as before:
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Matthew Henry
On Luke 10:17–24
17th Century
Minister
All our victories over Satan are obtained by power derived from Jesus Christ, and He must have all the praise. But let us beware of spiritual pride…