John Bengel Commentary - Luke 14:1 - 14:1

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John Bengel Commentary - Luke 14:1 - 14:1


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Luk 14:1. Ἐν τῷ ἐλθεῖν, when He was coming) by invitation. See Luk 14:12.-ἀρχόντων, of the chiefs) The Pharisees had their own chiefs, and these also numerous, possessing pre-eminent authority; which, however, Jesus did not regard with fear. See Luk 14:12, at the beginning. [-ἦσαν παρατηρούμενοι αὐτὸν, they were craftily watching Him) The spiritual Sabbath is grossly profaned by crafty and wicked thoughts.-V. g.]