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"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that kills the prophets, and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, like a hen gathers her own brood under her wings, and you refused!

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A Picture of God's Heart

Commentators emphasize the image of a hen gathering her brood as a profound picture of God's heart. Jesus expresses a deep, sorrowful desire to protect and shelter His people. This reveals the tender, compassionate, and protective nature of Christ's love, even for those who were actively rejecting Him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Luke 13:34–35

18th Century

Theologian

From the message which Jesus sent to Herod we may learn:

  1. That our lives are safe in the hands of God, and that wicked men can do no mo…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 13:34

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Ιερουσαλημ, Ιερουσαλημ). In Mt 23:37f. Jesus utters a similar lament over Jerusalem. The connection suits …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 13:34–35

19th Century

Bishop

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets.—See Notes on Matthew 23:37-39. Here, as in other like cases, we have …

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 13:34

19th Century

Preacher

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killed the prophets and stone those who are sent to you; how often I would have gathered your children together, …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 13:34

Luke draws the reader’s attention to Jerusalem, that city of destiny, both as the place of our Lord’s passion and as the pathetic, unwilling object…

John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 13:34

17th Century

Pastor

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kill the prophets
These words, with what follow, as they stand in ([Reference Matthew …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 13:31–35

17th Century

Minister

Christ, in calling Herod a fox, gave him his true character. The greatest of men were accountable to God; therefore, it was fitting for Him to call…