Cast in more than they all; has made a greater effort and sacrifice. The poor, however, as well as the rich, are bound to exercise prudence and sound discretion in making religious or charitable contributions.
Nothing really valuable to them should be lost or destroyed; but, amidst all these trials and dangers, their ultimate welfare and happiness were perfectly secure.
Bibliographical Information Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Luke 21". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ain/luke-21.html. 1878.
Verse 1
Verse 1
Gifts; the object of this contribution, it is supposed, was to sustain the expenses of the religious services of the temple.
Verse 3
Verse 3
Cast in more than they all; has made a greater effort and sacrifice. The poor, however, as well as the rich, are bound to exercise prudence and sound discretion in making religious or charitable contributions.
Verse 6
Verse 6
Not one stone upon another; a phrase simply indicating complete and utter destruction.
Verse 13
Verse 13
That is, it was to be in that way that the disciples were to give their testimony to the gospel.
Verse 18
Verse 18
Nothing really valuable to them should be lost or destroyed; but, amidst all these trials and dangers, their ultimate welfare and happiness were perfectly secure.
Verse 37
Verse 37
At night he went out, &c.; for safety; to avoid the conspiracies which might be formed against his life.