Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament Darby's Synopsis
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Darby, John. "Commentary on Luke 15". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/luke-15.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on Luke 15". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (50)New Testament (15)Gospels Only (4)Individual Books (8)
Introduction
1:2 attendants (c-11) Huperetes . see Note, 1 Corinthians 4:1 .
Verse 1
15:1 coming (a-9) Lit. 'drawing near;' not only at this time; it is usual.
Verse 7
15:7 who (b-24) Or 'such as.'
Verse 10
15:10 is (c-7) Lit. 'takes place.' Ginomai .
Verse 12
15:12 of. (d-32) 'what they had to live on,' as 'substance,' 1 John 3:17 .
Verse 16
15:16 husks (e-10) The word translated 'husks' is a food called St. John's bread; it was eaten by animals and sometimes by destitute persons.
Verse 20
15:20 kisses. (f-40) 'Covered him with kisses.' As ch. 7.38; Matthew 26:49 ; Mark 14:45 ; Acts 20:37 .
Verse 29
15:29 serve (a-13) Douleuo . bond-service, i.e. of a slave.