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The Danger of Misguided Zeal
Commentators note that while James and John's anger seemed like loyalty, it was misguided. Matthew Henry suggests their hearts were driven by pride and ambition, not pure zeal for God. This serves as a powerful reminder for believers to examine their own motives, ensuring that their passion for the Lord is guided by His spirit of mercy, not by personal offense or a desire for retribution.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 9:54
18th Century
Theologian
James and John. They were called Boanerges—sons of thunder—probably on account of their energy and power in preaching the gospel,…
AT Robertson
On Luke 9:54
Saw this (ιδοντες). Second aorist active participle of οραω. Saw the messengers returning.
We bid (θελεις …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 9:54
19th Century
Bishop
When His disciples James and John saw this.—The burning zeal of the sons of Zebedee, more fiery even than that of Peter, was emine…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 9:54–55
19th Century
Preacher
And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, eve…
John Calvin
On Luke 9:54
16th Century
Theologian
And when his disciples James and John saw it. The country itself had perhaps suggested to them the desire of thundering immediately agains…
John Gill
On Luke 9:54
17th Century
Pastor
And when his disciples, James and John, saw this
The Persic version reads thus; when "James and John, and the discip…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 9:51–56
17th Century
Minister
The disciples did not consider that the conduct of the Samaritans was rather the effect of national prejudices and bigotry than of enmity to the wo…