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John Gill
And one of the Pharisees,.... Whose name was Simon, Lu 7:40 Desired that he would eat with him; take a meal with him, either a dinner or a supper: this he did under a disguise of respect, and show of affection to him; though very likely with a design upon him to ensnare him, or take some advantage against him if he could; for it is certain, that he did not treat him with those civilities and...
Matthew Henry
In this chapter we have, I. Christ confirming the doctrine he had preached in the former chapter, with two glorious miracles—the curing of one at a distance, and that was the centurion's servant (ver. 1-10), and the raising of one to life that was dead, the widow's son at Nain, ver. 11-18. II. Christ confirming the faith of John who was now in prison, and of some of his disciples, by sending him...
Charles H. Spurgeon
And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. And, behold, — For it is a wonder of grace: “Behold,” —
Charles H. Spurgeon
And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. Invitations from Pharisees were rather scarce; they did not often ask Christ to their houses. Even before this meal is over, there will be sure to be something like a quarrel, depend upon it.
Charles H. Spurgeon
And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. They sat according to the Eastern custom of sitting, which was rather lying at length, with the feet far out upon the couch or sofa.
Charles H. Spurgeon
And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. It was usually a suspicious circumstance when a Pharisee desired to be familiar with Christ; it might generally be suspected that he wished to entrap him. Yet, on this occasion, if there was no real friendliness to Christ, there was at least the appearance of it. We see...