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The Gospel Reaches the Fringes
Commentators agree that the command to go to the 'highways and hedges' signifies a radical expansion of God's invitation. It extends beyond the initially invited guests (representing the Jewish nation) to the poorest, most marginalized outsiders, which scholars see as a clear reference to the inclusion of the Gentiles. This shows God's grace is for everyone, especially those who feel unworthy or forgotten.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 14:23
18th Century
Theologian
Go out into the highways. Since enough people had not been found in the lanes and streets, he commands the servant to go into the roads—th…
AT Robertson
On Luke 14:23
The highways and hedges (τας οδους κα φραγμους). The public roads outside the city of Judaism just as the streets and lanes were i…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 14:23
19th Century
Bishop
The highways and hedges.—In the framework of the parable, this points to a still lower class of the population of an Eastern count…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 14:23
19th Century
Preacher
"Bring in highway-men and hedge-birds, those that have no place to lay their heads; fetch them in by force if necessary, 'that my house may be …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 14:23
The host “became angry” because the rejections were a personal insult. The “streets” were those roads traveled by a wide variety of people, whereas…
John Calvin
On Luke 14:23
16th Century
Theologian
Compel them to come in. This expression means that the master of the house would give orders to use, as it were, force to ensure the atten…
John Gill
On Luke 14:23
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said unto the servant
A second time; that since the Jews put away the word of eternal life from them, a…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 14:15–24
17th Century
Minister
In this parable, observe the free grace and mercy of God shining in the gospel of Christ, which will be food and a feast for the soul of one who kn…