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NASB | Luke 19:27 "But these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them in my presence." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 19:27 "[The king ended by saying,] 'But as for these enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them, bring them here and kill them in my presence.'" |
Bible Question:
Hi Guys, I am very confused about Luke 19:27...is this Jesus speaking in the first person directly to the people? Or is this "the nobleman" speaking within the confines of the parable? In the NASB, it appears that the parable ends in v.25 and that Jesus is speaking directly in v.26 and v.27 In other versions like the NIV, they clearly attribute vs. 26-27 to the "nobleman" in the parable, and not to Jesus in the first person? But vs. 26 is clearly a direct saying from Jesus found in many other places in the NT? I am confused! Thanks So Much for your help God Bless Jim |
Bible Answer: Hi, Jim... Calvin comments on this verse as follows: "n this second part, He appears to glance principally at the Jews, but includes all who in the absence of their master, determine to revolt. Now Christ’s intention was, not only to terrify such persons by threatening an awful punishment, but also to keep His own people in faithful subjection; for it was no small temptation to see the kingdom of God scattered by the treachery and rebellion of many. In order then that we may preserve our composure in the midst of troubles, Christ informs us that He will return, and that at His coming He will punish wicked rebellion." In Him,Doc |