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Don't Judge Victims
Commentators stress that Jesus directly refutes the common tendency to assume victims of tragedy are greater sinners. He redirects this judgmental thinking, using the event as a mirror to force His listeners to examine their own spiritual state rather than speculating about others.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 13:2–3
18th Century
Theologian
Suppose ye, etc. From this answer, it would appear that they supposed that the fact that these men had been killed in this manner proved t…
AT Robertson
On Luke 13:3
Except ye repent (εαν μη μετανοητε). Present active subjunctive of μετανοεω, to change mind and conduct, linear action, keep on ch…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 13:3
19th Century
Preacher
There would come upon them also, because of their sin, a sudden and overwhelming calamity. When we read of the most dreadful things happening to yo…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 13:3
We cannot be certain as to the exact incident referred to in v.1. The social tension made revolutionary activity in those days possible at any time…
John Gill
On Luke 13:3
17th Century
Pastor
I tell you, nay ,
&c,] They were not greater sinners than others of their neighbours, nor is it to be concluded from…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 13:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Christ was informed about the death of some Galileans. This tragic story is briefly recounted here and is not mentioned by historians. In Christ's …