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Text -- Luke 11:37 (NET)

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Rebuking the Pharisees and Experts in the Law
11:37 As he spoke, a Pharisee invited Jesus to have a meal with him, so he went in and took his place at the table.
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Pharisee a religious group or sect of the Jews


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Self-righteousness | Reproof | Pharisees | MEALS, MEAL-TIME | LUKE, THE GOSPEL OF | Jesus, The Christ | JESUS CHRIST, 4E1 | JESUS CHRIST, 4D | JESUS CHRIST, 4C1 | Hospitality | DECLARATION; DECLARE | more
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Robertson , Vincent , Clarke , Calvin , TSK

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Barnes , Poole , Gill

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TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Barclay , Constable , College , McGarvey , Lapide

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Luk 11:37 - -- Now as he spake ( en de tōi lalēsai ). Luke’ s common idiom, en with the articular infinitive (aorist active infinitive) but it does not m...

Now as he spake ( en de tōi lalēsai ).

Luke’ s common idiom, en with the articular infinitive (aorist active infinitive) but it does not mean "after he had spoken"as Plummer argues, but simply "in the speaking,"no time in the aorist infinitive. See note on Luk 3:21 for similar use of aorist infinitive with en .

Robertson: Luk 11:37 - -- Asketh ( erōtāi ). Present active indicative, dramatic present. Request, not question.

Asketh ( erōtāi ).

Present active indicative, dramatic present. Request, not question.

Robertson: Luk 11:37 - -- To dine ( hopōs aristēsēi ). Note hopōs rather than the common hina . Aorist active subjunctive rather than present, for a single meal. The...

To dine ( hopōs aristēsēi ).

Note hopōs rather than the common hina . Aorist active subjunctive rather than present, for a single meal. The verb is from ariston (breakfast). See distinction between ariston and deipnon (dinner or supper) in Luk 14:12. It is the morning meal (breakfast or lunch) after the return from morning prayers in the synagogue (Mat 22:4), not the very early meal called akratisma . The verb is, however, used for the early meal on the seashore in Joh 21:12, Joh 21:15.

Robertson: Luk 11:37 - -- With him ( par' autōi ). By his side.

With him ( par' autōi ).

By his side.

Robertson: Luk 11:37 - -- Sat down to meat ( anepesen ). Second aorist active indicative of anapiptō , old verb, to recline, to fall back on the sofa or lounge. No word here...

Sat down to meat ( anepesen ).

Second aorist active indicative of anapiptō , old verb, to recline, to fall back on the sofa or lounge. No word here for "to meat."

Vincent: Luk 11:37 - -- Besought ( ἐρωτᾷ ) Too strong. Better, as Rev., asketh . The present tense.

Besought ( ἐρωτᾷ )

Too strong. Better, as Rev., asketh . The present tense.

Vincent: Luk 11:37 - -- Dine ( ἀριστήσῃ ) See on dinner, Mat 22:4. The morning meal, immediately after the return from morning prayers in the synagogue.

Dine ( ἀριστήσῃ )

See on dinner, Mat 22:4. The morning meal, immediately after the return from morning prayers in the synagogue.

Clarke: Luk 11:37 - -- To dine - Ὁπως αριϚηση . The word αριστειν dignifies the first eating of the day. The Jews made but two meals in the day; th...

To dine - Ὁπως αριϚηση . The word αριστειν dignifies the first eating of the day. The Jews made but two meals in the day; their αριστον may be called their breakfast or their dinner, because it was both, and was but a slight meal. Their chief meal was their δειπνον or supper, after the heat of the day was over; and the same was the principal meal among the Greeks and Romans. Josephus, in his Life, says, sect. 54, that the legal hour of the αριστον, on the Sabbath, was the sixth hour, or at twelve o’ clock at noon, as we call it. What the hour was on the other days of the week, he does not say; but probably it was much the same. Bishop Pearce.

Calvin: Luk 11:37 - -- This narrative agrees in some respects, but not entirely, with the doctrine laid down by Matthew, (Mat 10:1,) that Christ, in order to correct the su...

This narrative agrees in some respects, but not entirely, with the doctrine laid down by Matthew, (Mat 10:1,) that Christ, in order to correct the superstition of the people, and particularly of the scribes, intentionally disregarded outward ceremonies of human invention, which the Jews were too solicitous to observe. God had prescribed in his Law certain kinds of washings, that by means of them he might train his people usefully to the consideration of true purity. The Jews, not satisfied with this moderate portion had added many other washings, and more especially, that no person should partake of food till he had been washed with the water of purification, as Mark relates more minutely, (Mar 12:3,) and as is also evident from John, (Joh 2:6.) This fault was accompanied by wicked confidence; for they cared little about the spiritual worship of God, and thought that they had perfectly discharged their duty, when the figure was substituted in the place of God. Christ is fully aware that his neglect of this ceremony will give offense, but he declines to observe it, in order to show that God sets very little value on outward cleanness, but demands the spiritual righteousness of the heart.

TSK: Luk 11:37 - -- Luk 7:36, Luk 14:1; 1Co 9:19-23

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Luk 11:37 - -- And as he spake - While he was addressing the people, and particularly while he was reproving that generation and declaring its crimes. A ...

And as he spake - While he was addressing the people, and particularly while he was reproving that generation and declaring its crimes.

A certain Pharisee - The Pharisees had been particularly referred to in the discourse of the Saviour recorded in the previous verses. This one, perhaps, having felt particularly the force of the remarks of Jesus, and being desirous of being alone with him, invited him to go home with him. There is little doubt that this was for the purpose of drawing him away from the people; that he did it with a malignant intention, perhaps with a design to confute Jesus in private, or to reprove him for thus condemning the whole nation as he did. He might have seen that those who attacked Jesus "publicly"were commonly unsuccessful, and he desired. probably, to encounter him more privately.

Besought him - Asked him.

To dine with him - The Jews, as well as the Greeks and Romans, had but two principal meals. The first was a slight repast, and was taken about ten or eleven o’ clock of our time, and consisted chiefly of fruit, milk, cheese, etc. The second meal was partaken of about three o’ clock P. M., and was their principal meal. The "first"is the one here intended.

He went in - Though he knew the evil design of the Pharisee, yet he did not decline the invitation. He knew that it might afford him an opportunity to do good. These two things are to be observed in regard to our Saviour’ s conduct in such matters:

1.    That he did not decline an invitation to dine with a man simply because he was a Pharisee, or because he was a wicked man. Hence, he was charged with being gluttonous, and a friend of publicans and sinners, Mat 11:19.

2.    He seized upon all occasions to do good. He never shrank from declaring the truth, and making such occasions the means of spreading the gospel. If Christians and Christian ministers would follow the example of the Saviour always, they would avoid all scandal, and might do even in such places a vast amount of good.

Sat down - Reclined at the table. See the notes at Mat 23:6.

Poole: Luk 11:37 - -- This is the second time we meet with our Saviour at a Pharisee’ s house. He saith of himself, that he came eating and drinking , that is, al...

This is the second time we meet with our Saviour at a Pharisee’ s house. He saith of himself, that he came eating and drinking , that is, allowing himself a free, though innocent, converse with all sorts of people, that he might gain some. The Pharisees were, as to the generality of them, the most bitter, stubborn, and implacable enemies Christ had, yet he refused not to go and sit at meat with a Pharisee.

Gill: Luk 11:37 - -- And as he spake,.... Either the above words, or others at another time: a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: as one of the same sect h...

And as he spake,.... Either the above words, or others at another time:

a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: as one of the same sect had before, in Luk 7:36 and who either was better affected to Christ than the generality of them were; or had a design upon him to get him into company with others, in private, and ensnare him if they could, and overcome him, who was an overmatch for them before the people; among whom they feared, should they go on thus publicly to attack him, their credit and reputation would sink, and be lost.

And he went in and sat down to meat: whatever were the intentions of the Pharisee, Christ, who was always affable and free with all sorts of men, readily accepted of the invitation, and at once went along with him to his house; and dinner being ready, and on the table, he immediately sat down without any ceremony.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Luk 11:37 Grk “and reclined at table,” as 1st century middle eastern meals were not eaten while sitting at a table, but while reclining on one’...

Geneva Bible: Luk 11:37 ( 10 ) And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. ( 10 ) The service of God consists no...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Luk 11:1-54 - --1 Christ teaches us to pray, and that instantly;11 assuring us that God will give all good things to them that ask him.14 He, casting out a dumb devil...

MHCC: Luk 11:37-54 - --We should all look to our hearts, that they may be cleansed and new-created; and while we attend to the great things of the law and of the gospel, we ...

Matthew Henry: Luk 11:37-54 - -- Christ here says many of those things to a Pharisee and his guests, in a private conversation at table, which he afterwards said in a public dis...

Barclay: Luk 11:37-44 - --The Pharisee was surprised that Jesus did not wash his hands before eating. This was not a matter of cleanliness but of the ceremonial law. The law ...

Constable: Luk 9:51--19:28 - --V. Jesus' ministry on the way to Jerusalem 9:51--19:27 This large section of the Book of Luke has no counterpart...

Constable: Luk 11:14-54 - --C. The results of popular opposition 11:14-54 Luke recorded the climax of the rejection of Jesus and His...

Constable: Luk 11:37-54 - --5. The climax of Pharisaic opposition 11:37-54 (cf. Matt. 23:1-36; Mark 12:38-40) The theme of o...

Constable: Luk 11:37-41 - --The question of true cleanliness 11:37-41 11:37-38 Many of Jesus' teaching opportunities arose during meals (cf. 14:1-24; Matt. 15:1-20; 23:1-36; Mark...

College: Luk 11:1-54 - --LUKE 11 6. Jesus' Teaching on Prayer (11:1-13) 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "...

McGarvey: Luk 11:37-54 - -- LI. DINING WITH A PHARISEE, JESUS DENOUNCES THAT SECT. cLUKE XI. 37-54.    c37 Now as he spake, a Pharisee asketh him to dine with hi...

Lapide: Luk 11:1-54 - --CHAPTER 11 Ver. 2. — When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.  S. Matthew adds this prayer to the sermon on the mo...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Luke (Book Introduction) THE GOSPEL OF LUKE By Way of Introduction There is not room here for a full discussion of all the interesting problems raised by Luke as the autho...

JFB: Luke (Book Introduction) THE writer of this Gospel is universally allowed to have been Lucas (an abbreviated form of Lucanus, as Silas of Silvanus), though he is not expressly...

JFB: Luke (Outline) ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FORERUNNER. (Luke 1:5-25) ANNUNCIATION OF CHRIST. (Luk 1:26-38) VISIT OF MARY TO ELISABETH. (Luke 1:39-56) BIRTH AND CIRCUMCISION...

TSK: Luke (Book Introduction) Luke, to whom this Gospel has been uniformly attributed from the earliest ages of the Christian church, is generally allowed to have been " the belove...

TSK: Luke 11 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Luk 11:1, Christ teaches us to pray, and that instantly; Luk 11:11, assuring us that God will give all good things to them that ask him; ...

Poole: Luke 11 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 11

MHCC: Luke (Book Introduction) This evangelist is generally supposed to have been a physician, and a companion of the apostle Paul. The style of his writings, and his acquaintance w...

MHCC: Luke 11 (Chapter Introduction) (Luk 11:1-4) The disciples taught to pray. (Luk 11:5-13) Christ encourages being earnest in prayer. (Luk 11:14-26) Christ casts out a devil, The bla...

Matthew Henry: Luke (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Gospel According to St. Luke We are now entering into the labours of another evangelist; his name ...

Matthew Henry: Luke 11 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter, I. Christ teaches his disciples to pray, and quickens and encourages them to be frequent, instant, and importunate in prayer (Luk...

Barclay: Luke (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT LUKE A Lovely Book And Its Author The gospel according to St. Luke has been called the loveliest book ...

Barclay: Luke 11 (Chapter Introduction) Teach Us To Pray (Luk_11:1-4) Ask And You Will Receive (Luk_11:5-13) A Malicious Slander (Luk_11:14-23) The Peril Of The Empty Soul (Luk_11:24-28...

Constable: Luke (Book Introduction) Introduction Writer Several factors indicate that the writer of this Gospel was the sa...

Constable: Luke (Outline) Outline I. Introduction 1:1-4 II. The birth and childhood of Jesus 1:5-2:52 ...

Constable: Luke Luke Bibliography Alford, Henry. The Greek Testament. New ed. 4 vols. London: Rivingtons, 1880. ...

Haydock: Luke (Book Introduction) THE HOLY GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, ACCORDING TO ST. LUKE. INTRODUCTION St. Luke was a physician, a native of Antioch, the metropolis of Syria, a...

Gill: Luke (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO LUKE The writer of this Gospel, Luke, has been, by some, thought, as Origen a relates, to be the same with Lucius, mentioned in Ro...

College: Luke (Book Introduction) FOREWORD "Many have undertaken" to write commentaries on the Gospel of Luke, and a large number of these are very good. "It seemed good also to me" t...

College: Luke (Outline) OUTLINE There is general agreement among serious students of Luke's Gospel regarding its structure. I. Prologue Luke 1:1-4 II. Infancy Narrative...

Lapide: Luke (Book Introduction) S. LUKE'S GOSPEL Third Edition JOHN HODGES, AGAR STREET, CHARING CROSS, LONDON. 1892. INTRODUCTION. ——o—— THE Holy Gospel of Jesus Ch...

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