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Luk 12:1. Ἐν οἷς) [“in the meantime”] during these things.-τῶν) of those who were wont to be present.-μυριάδων, myriads) Not merely the adjective μύριοι, but this substantive μυρίαδες, is wont to be used of a large indefinite number.-πρὸς τοὺς μαθητὰς, unto His disciples) The rest were not yet able to comprehend this doctrine.-πρῶτον, first of all) To the disciples first: then, after one or two interruptions and questions, to the multitude of people also: Luk 12:54.-ὑπόκρισις, hypocrisy) This charge is afterwards brought also in the case of the people: Luk 12:56. Hypocrisy, like a leaven, infects the whole man, and through the one man infects many. Hypocrisy is either when evil is covered over with a good veil by evil men, or when good is in an evil manner (improperly) covered by good men. This latter kind of hypocrisy is what is denoted in the present instance. Comp. the following verses.