John Bengel Commentary - Luke 9:61 - 9:61

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John Bengel Commentary - Luke 9:61 - 9:61


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Luk 9:61. Πρῶτον, first) This person was one as yet entangled in natural affections; therefore the less indulgence was to be given him in respect of them.[89] Moreover, he seems to have had in mind the example of Elisha, to whom Elijah gave the same indulgence; for Jesus replies in an image derived from the plough (comp. 1Ki 19:19). The kingdom of God demands souls more unencumbered for its service than the prophetic discipleship: nor must we appeal to Elijah or Elisha, without making the necessary distinctions between the case now as compared with then; see Luk 9:53.-ἀποτάξασθαι, to bid farewell) Perhaps attended with a sumptuous farewell feast.

[89] Lest they should rob him of that self-denial which the Christian, and especially the preacher, needs.-ED. and TRANSL.