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A Slanderous View of God
The servant justifies his inaction by painting a false picture of his master. Commentators explain that calling the master "austere" (harsh, severe) and a "grasping profiteer" is a slanderous accusation. This reflects how a distorted view of God's character—seeing Him as unjust and demanding rather than good and generous—can lead to disobedience and spiritual failure.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 19:21
18th Century
Theologian
An austere man. Hard, severe, oppressive. The word is commonly applied to unripe fruit, and means sour, unpleasant, harsh. In this case it…
AT Robertson
On Luke 19:21
I feared (εφοβουμην). Imperfect middle, I continued to fear.
Austere (αυστηρος). Old Greek word from αυω, …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 19:21
19th Century
Bishop
I feared thee, because thou art an austere man.—The Greek adjective (from which the English is derived) is not used elsew…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 19:21
19th Century
Preacher
For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 19:21
Our focus of attention should be on the last of the three examples. This servant allowed his fear of the nobleman’s anger to prevent him from fulfi…
John Gill
On Luke 19:21
17th Century
Pastor
For I feared you
Not with a right fear, with a fear of his goodness, who had bestowed such an excellent gift on him;…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 19:11–27
17th Century
Minister
This parable is like that of the talents (Matthew 25). Those who are called to Christ, he furnishes with gifts necessary for their work…