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The Nature of Hypocrisy
Commentators explain that Jesus compares hypocrisy to leaven for specific reasons. Like yeast, hypocrisy can be hidden at first, it spreads insidiously until it corrupts everything, and it 'puffs up' a person with pride. Jesus identifies this as the core, defining sin of the Pharisees, urging His followers to prioritize sincerity instead.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 12:1
18th Century
Theologian
In the meantime. While he was speaking with the scribes and Pharisees, as recorded in the last chapter.
An innumerable multitud…
AT Robertson
On Luke 12:1
In the meantime (εν οις). It is a classic idiom to start a sentence or even a paragraph as here with a relative, "in which things …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 12:1
19th Century
Bishop
In the mean time.—More literally, When the myriads of the multitude were gathered together. The words must be taken in im…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 12:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 12:1
Again Luke notes the crowds, emphasizing the extremely large size of this one. Jesus addresses the disciples “first”; the crowds received his words…
John Gill
On Luke 12:1
17th Century
Pastor
In the mean time, while Christ was discoursing with the Pharisees, and they were using him in the vilest manner, throwing…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 12:1–12
17th Century
Minister
A firm belief in the doctrine of God's universal providence, and its extent, would satisfy us when we are in peril and encourage us to trust God in…