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Selected Verse: Luke 16:16 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Lu 16:16 |
King James |
The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
The law, &c.--(See Mat 11:13).
and every man presseth, &c.--Publicans and sinners, all indiscriminately, are eagerly pressing into it; and ye, interested adherents of the mere forms of an economy which is passing away, "discerning not the signs of this time," will allow the tide to go past you and be found a stranded monument of blindness and obstinacy. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
See the notes at Mat 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. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
the kingdom
(See Scofield) - (Mat 11:12). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Presseth
Rev., entereth violently. See on Mat 11:12. Wyc., maketh violence into it. Tynd., striveth to go in. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| The law and the prophets were in force until John: from that time the Gospel takes place; and humble upright men receive it with inexpressible earnestness. Mat 11:13. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| 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 on Mat 11:12 (note). |
13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.