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A Call to Radical Giving
Commentators clarify that Jesus' command to "sell what you have" is not a universal rule demanding destitution. Scholars like A.T. Robertson note that a literal application impoverished the early Jerusalem church. Instead, they see it as a "law for the spirit"—a call to radical generosity, a heart detached from earthly wealth, and a willingness to give sacrificially to prioritize God's kingdom over personal possessions.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 12:33
18th Century
Theologian
Sell that you have. Sell your property. Exchange it for that which you can use in distributing charity. This was the condition of their be…
AT Robertson
On Luke 12:33
Sell that ye have (Πωλησατε τα υπαρχοντα υμων). Not in Matthew. Did Jesus mean this literally and always? Luke has been charged wi…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 12:33
19th Century
Bishop
Sell that you have.—In its generalised form, the precept is peculiar to Luke, but it has its parallel in the command give…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 12:33–35
19th Century
Preacher
Provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 12:33
The injunction to “sell your possessions” concludes Jesus’ exhortation on the “treasure” theme. It is difficult to know whether the reason for this…
John Gill
On Luke 12:33
17th Century
Pastor
Sell that you have, and give alms
Since they had a kingdom bequeathed them by their heavenly Father, they should be …
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 …