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The Effort of True Faith
Commentators highlight that the wise builder "digged and went deep," emphasizing the deliberate effort required for a strong faith. This isn't about passively hearing Jesus' words, but actively and diligently building one's life on them. As one scholar notes, the result is a house so "well built" that the storm "could not shake it," signifying profound stability.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 6:48
Digged and went deep (εσκαψεν κα εβαθυνεν). Two first aorist indicatives. Not a
hendiadys for dug deep. Σκαπτω, to d…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 6:48
19th Century
Bishop
When the flood arose.—Here we have somewhat less fullness of detail than in St. Matthew’s mention of the rain an…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 6:48
If Jesus’ audience was relaxing in the assumption that the preceding teachings were directed only at the Pharisees and their followers, they could …
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John Gill
On Luke 6:48
17th Century
Pastor
He is like a man which built an house
That is, intended to build one, having drawn the scheme of it in his mind, and…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 6:37–49
17th Century
Minister
Christ often used all these sayings; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others, for we need allowance ourselves. …