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The Eager Crowd
Commentators highlight the dedication of the crowd. Their commitment to arrive "early in the morning" shows an intense desire to hear Jesus. This scene is presented as a commendation of the hearers' eagerness, with vast multitudes gathering daily out of a hunger for his teaching.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 21:37–38
18th Century
Theologian
Came early in the morning. He returned early from the Mount of Olives and taught in the temple. Our Savior did not waste his mornings in i…
AT Robertson
On Luke 21:38
Came early (ωρθριζεν). Imperfect active of ορθριζω from ορθρος, late form for ορθρευω, to rise early. Only here in the N.T.
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 21:38
19th Century
Bishop
All the people came early in the morning.—The Greek verb, which corresponds to the five last words, does not occur elsewh…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 21:38
19th Century
Preacher
May we all be willing, not only to hear him, but also to heed what he says! Amen.
John Gill
On Luke 21:38
17th Century
Pastor
And all the people came early in the morning
Not all the people in Jerusalem, every inhabitant of the city; this wor…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 21:29–38
17th Century
Minister
Christ tells His disciples to observe the signs of the times, by which they could judge. He charges them to consider the ruin of the Jewish nation …