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NASB | Luke 7:31 ¶ "To what then shall I compare the men of this generation, and what are they like? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 7:31 ¶ "To what then shall I compare the people of this generation [who set aside God's plan], and what are they like? |
Bible Question: Can I know the meaning of the verses in Luke 7:31 - 35. How luke compared the men of this generation? |
Bible Answer: Greetings St. Julien, A "parallel" passage can be found in Matthew 11:16-19, and here is a bit of commentary.. "Matthew 11:16 Verses 16-19. But whereunto shall I liken, etc. Christ proceeds to reprove the inconsistency and fickleness of that age of men. He says they were like children. Nothing pleased them. tie refers here to the plays or sport of children. Instrumental music, or piping, and dancing, were used in marriages and festivals, as a sign of joy. Children imitate their parents and others, and act over in play what they see done by others. Among their childish sports, therefore was probably an imitation of a wedding, or festival occasion. We have seen also, Mt 9:23 that funerals were attended with mournful music, and lamentation, and howling. It is not improbable that children also, in play, imitated a mournful funeral procession. One part are represented as sullen and dissatisfied. They would not enter into the play. Nothing pleased them. The others complained of it. We have, said they, taken all pains to please you. We have piped to you, played lively tunes, and engaged in cheerful sports, but you would not join with us; and then we have played different games, and imitated the mourning at funerals, and you are equally sullen; you have not lamented; you have not joined with us. Nothing pleases you. So, said Christ, is this generation of men. John came one way; neither eating nor drinking, abstaining as a Nazarene, and you were not pleased with him. I, the Son of man, have come in a different manner, eating and drinking; not practicing any austerity, but living like other men, and you are equally dissatisfied. Nay, you are less pleased, You calumniate him, and abuse me for not doing the very thing which displeased you in John. Nothing pleases you. You are fickle, changeable, inconstant, and abusive." (Barnes' Notes on the New Testament) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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