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A Prophecy of Judgment
Commentators explain that this verse has a specific historical meaning, pointing to the judgment that fell upon the Jewish nation for rejecting Jesus as the Messiah. Many see its fulfillment in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., where, as prophesied, Christ's enemies were judged.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 19:26–27
18th Century
Theologian
For I say, and so on. These are the words of the nobleman declaring the principles on which he would distribute the rewards of hi…
AT Robertson
On Luke 19:27
Reign (βασιλευσα). First aorist active infinitive, ingressive aorist, come to rule.
Slay (κατασφαξατε). Fi…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 19:27
19th Century
Bishop
But those mine enemies.—This feature of the parable is peculiar to St. Luke’s report. Like the earlier portions of the ou…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 19:27
19th Century
Preacher
But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
Whatever these words …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 19:27
This controversy section continues with still another group challenging Jesus. The Sadducees, who tended to be more conservative than the Pharisees…
John Calvin
On Luke 19:27
16th Century
Theologian
But those my enemies. In this second part, he appears to refer principally to the Jews, but includes all who, in the absence of their mast…
John Gill
On Luke 19:27
17th Century
Pastor
But those mine enemies
Meaning particularly the Jews, who were enemies to the person of Christ, and hated and reject…
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…