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A Public Proclamation
Commentators emphasize that Jesus delivered His sermon "in the ears of the people." This highlights that the revolutionary teachings of the Kingdom of God were not secret but were proclaimed openly and publicly for all to hear. Jesus intended His message to be accessible to everyone, not just a select few.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 7:1
18th Century
Theologian
Verse 1. In the audience of the people. In the hearing of the people.
AT Robertson
On Luke 7:1
After (επειδη, επε ανδ δη). This conjunction was written επε δη in Homer and is simple επε with the intensive δη added and even επ…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 7:1
19th Century
Bishop
In the audience of the people.—This is better understood as in the hearing, or in the ears, since the older mean…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:1
The introductory words provide more than just a transition from the preceding sermon. They suggest another step in the mission Jesus came to fulfil…
John Gill
On Luke 7:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now when he had ended all his sayings
That is, when Jesus, as the Persic version expresses it, had finished all the …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 7:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Servants should strive to endear themselves to their masters. Masters should take particular care of their servants when they are sick.
We m…