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This Life is for Service
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize that this verse portrays the Christian life as one of service, not immediate reward. This world is the place for work and 'holy servitude.' The time for feasting and rest comes 'afterward,' at the end of the day. Our primary focus should be on serving the Master until our work is complete.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 17:8
18th Century
Theologian
I may sup. Make ready my supper.
Gird thyself. See Barnes, Luke 12:37.
AT Robertson
On Luke 17:8
And will not rather say (αλλ' ουκ ερε).
But will not say? Ουκ in a question expects the affirmative answer…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 17:8
19th Century
Bishop
Gird yourself, and serve me.—Better, minister to me. The words receive a fresh significance if we connect them w…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 17:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say to him immediately, when he has come from the field, Go and sit down to …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 17:8
Luke here presents Jesus’ teaching about the ideal of servanthood. The world’s idea of success is to lord it over others; Jesus’ way is the reverse…
John Gill
On Luke 17:8
17th Century
Pastor
And will not rather say to him
Or, "will he not say to him?" it is very likely, it is more agreeable to the language…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 17:1–10
17th Century
Minister
It is no reduction of the guilt of those by whom an offense comes, nor will the fact that offenses will come lessen their punishment.
Faith …