Lucas 16:16

Filipino Cebuano Bible

16 "Ang kasugoan ug ang mga profeta milungtad hangtud sa pag-abut ni Juan; ug sukad niadtong panahona ginawali ang maayong balita mahitungod sa gingharian sa Dios, ug ang matag-usa ka tawo nagasulod niini sa linugsanay.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

Law: Luke 16:29, Luke 16:31, Matthew 11:9-14, John 1:45, Acts 3:18, Acts 3:24, Acts 3:25

the kingdom: Luke 9:2, Luke 10:9, Luke 10:11, Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 10:7, Mark 1:14

and every: Luke 7:26-29, Matthew 21:32, Mark 1:45, John 11:48, John 12:19

Reciprocal: Exodus 19:24 - but let Matthew 3:5 - General Matthew 11:12 - from Matthew 12:28 - then Matthew 17:3 - Elias Luke 17:20 - when the John 5:4 - first Acts 20:25 - preaching Acts 24:14 - in the law Philippians 3:14 - press Hebrews 4:11 - Let Revelation 22:6 - the holy

Gill's Notes on the Bible

The law and the prophets were until John,.... Till the time that John the Baptist began his ministry; for till then, the law and the prophets, with the Hagiographa, or holy writings, for into these three parts the Jews divided the books of the Old Testament, were the only writings they had; and which contained the whole of the revelation granted to them; and which they wrested, and put false glosses on; and therefore it was no wonder that they derided Christ, and despised his ministry: and whereas spiritual things were promised in these writings, under the notion of temporal ones; which they not understanding, might imagine the doctrine of Christ, concerning the contempt of worldly riches, was contrary to: and since they valued themselves on having the law and the prophets, Christ observes, that

since that time, the kingdom of God is preached; the Gospel, and the mysteries of relating to the kingdom of the Messiah, his person, office, and grace; and to the kingdom of grace, which lies not in outward, but in inward and spiritual things; and to the kingdom of heaven, or glory hereafter; and which is a superior dispensation to that of the law and the prophets, and sets things in a clearer, plainer, and better light:

and every man presseth into it; the Gospel dispensation, the kingdom of the Messiah; "that he may enter into it", as the Syriac and Persic versions add; which the Scribes and Pharisees did all they could to hinder; see Matthew 23:13 large multitudes crowded the ministry of John, of Christ, and of his apostles; the people flocked in great numbers to hear the word, and seemed disposed to embrace the doctrines of the Gospel, and the ordinances of it; they pressed on one another to hear it, and through many difficulties, discouragements, and obstacles, the Pharisees threw in their way; there was scarce a man but seemed very desirous of attending upon the preaching of it, and pressed hard for it; and with much force and violence, with great eagerness and endeavour broke his way to it; though a different sense is given by others reading the words, and "every one suffers violence to himself for it", as the Arabic version; or "is oppressed for it", as the Ethiopic; that is, suffers reproach, contradiction, and persecution, for the sake of hearing it.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

See the notes at Matthew 11:12-14.

Every man - Many people, or multitudes. This is an expression that is very common, as when we say everybody is engaged in a piece of business, meaning that it occupies general attention.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Luke 16:16. The law and the prophets were until John — The law and the prophets continued to be the sole teachers till John came, who first began to proclaim the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and now, he who wishes to be made a partaker of the blessings of that kingdom must rush speedily into it; as there will be but a short time before an utter destruction shall fall upon this ungodly race. They who wish to be saved must imitate those who take a city by storm - rush into it, without delay, as the Romans are about to do into Jerusalem. See also Clarke on "Matthew 11:12".