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Embrace Being a 'Little Flock'
Commentators explain that Jesus' term "little flock" is an affectionate acknowledgment of his followers' small numbers and vulnerability. It's meant to comfort, not diminish. Scholars like John Calvin and John Gill note that this identity should prevent believers from feeling insignificant, reminding them that their value is determined by their Father, not their size or worldly status.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 12:32
18th Century
Theologian
Little flock. Our Savior often represents himself as a shepherd, and his followers as a flock or as sheep. The figure was beautiful. In Ju…
AT Robertson
On Luke 12:32
Little flock (το μικρον ποιμνιον). Vocative with the article as used in Hebrew and often in the Koine and so in the N.T. Se…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 12:32
19th Century
Bishop
Fear not, little flock.—The words continue to be spoken to the inner circle of the disciples. They are “the litt…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 12:31–32
19th Century
Preacher
But rather seek the kingdom of God; and all those things shall be added to you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 12:32
“Do not be afraid” introduces another contrast. The “little flock,” which now needs to be fed and defended, will one day inherit the kingdom, posse…
John Calvin
On Luke 12:32
16th Century
Theologian
Fear not, little flock. By this declaration our Lord strengthens the confidence to which he had exhorted his people: for how would God ref…
John Gill
On Luke 12:32
17th Century
Pastor
Fear not little flock
these words are particularly directed to the immediate apostles and disciples of Christ; but a…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 12:22–40
17th Century
Minister
Christ strongly emphasized this caution not to give way to unsettling, perplexing worries (Matthew 6:25���34). The arguments used here …