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Hearing Isn't Enough
Commentators stress that this warning is for those who hear Jesus' words and even call him "Lord," but fail to put them into practice. True faith is not defined by passive listening or religious profession, but by active obedience. As one scholar notes, this is a direct challenge to avoid the assumption that Jesus' hard teachings are only for others.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 6:49
He that heareth and doeth not (ο δε ακουσας κα μη ποιησας). Aorist active participle with article. Particular case singled out (pu…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 6:49
19th Century
Bishop
He who hears, and does not.—More specific than St. Matthew in adding “without a foundation,” somewhat less so in giving “…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 6:49
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 6:49
17th Century
Pastor
But he that hears, and does not
Hears Christ's sayings externally, but does not obey his commands:
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. …