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Luke 7:36

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 7:36

Verse 36 of 50

Scripture focus

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.

Luke 7:36 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 7:36

Theological / Devotional

One of the Pharisees. The Feast at Simon’s House, Luke 7:36-50 = Matt. 26:6-13 = Mark 14:3-9 = John 12:1-9. Major comment: Matthew and Luke. See Betrayal, Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus; Passion Week; Additional Note at end of chapter.

Desired. Jesus had cured Simon of the leprosy (Matt. 26:6; DA 557), and he, desiring to express his gratitude, prepared a feast and invited Jesus as the guest of honor. This feast took place in Bethany on the day preceding Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem (DA 557 cf. 569), less than one week prior to the crucifixion. Furthermore, Lazarus, who had been raised from the dead not more than two months previously, during the late winter of A.D. 30-31 (see on John 11:1), was included as a guest of honor along with Jesus (DA 557). Jesus graciously accepted the hospitality of Pharisee and publican alike (see Luke 5:29; 19:5; cf. chs. 11:37; 14:1).

Sat down to meat. Literally, “reclined [at the table]” (see on Mark 2:15). Simon was on one side of Jesus and Lazarus on the other, as the guests reclined to partake of the meal (DA 558).

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