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A Uniquely Privileged View
Commentators emphasize that Jesus is highlighting the disciples' immense and unique privilege. While Old Testament prophets and kings like Abraham and David had true faith, they only saw God's plan through 'shadows and figures.' The disciples, in contrast, were blessed to see and hear the fulfillment of these promises directly in the person, teachings, and miracles of Jesus Christ.
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Luke
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AT Robertson
On Luke 10:24
Which ye see (α υμεις βλεπετε). The expression of υμεις makes "ye" very emphatic in contrast with the prophets and kings of former…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 10:23–24
19th Century
Bishop
Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see...—Another instance of repeated words, St. Matthew reporting them a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 10:24
Jesus congratulates the disciples privately on participating in this revelation. The woes that Jesus pronounced earlier on those whose pride will b…
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John Calvin
On Luke 10:24
16th Century
Theologian
Many Prophets and Kings have desired to see. The condition of the Church today is justly considered preferable to that of the holy fathers…
John Gill
On Luke 10:24
17th Century
Pastor
For I tell you that many prophets and kings
As Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, who were prophets, as well as patriarchs, and …
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…