SEV Biblia, Chapter 9:55
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Clarke's Bible Commentary - Luke 9:55
Verse 55. Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.] Ye do not consider that the present is a dispensation of infinite mercy and love; and that the design of God is not to destroy sinners, but to give them space to repent, that he may save them unto eternal life. And ye do not consider that the zeal which you feel springs from an evil principle, being more concerned for your own honour than for the honour of God. The disciples of that Christ who died for his enemies should never think of avenging themselves on their persecutors.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 55. But he turned and rebuked them , etc.] He turned himself about to them, and looking upon them with a stern countenance, sharply reproved them for their intemperate zeal, their passion of wrath, and anger, and desire of revenge: and said, ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of ; or do not consider that this is not the true spirit of zeal, but of anger and revenge; and is not agreeable to the spirit of the meek and humble followers of Christ, or to the Spirit of God, and those gifts of his bestowed on them, nor to the spirit of the Gospel dispensation: so good men, for want of attention, may not know sometimes from what spirit they act; taking that for a good one, which is a very bad one; being covered with specious pretenses of love and zeal, and the examples of former saints; not observing the difference of persons; times, and things.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 51-56 - The disciples did not consider that the conduct of the Samaritans wa rather the effect of national prejudices and bigotry, than of enmity to the word and worship of God; and through they refused to receive Chris and his disciples, they did not ill use or injure them, so that the case was widely different from that of Ahaziah and Elijah. Nor wer they aware that the gospel dispensation was to be marked by miracles of mercy. But above all, they were ignorant of the prevailing motives of their own hearts, which were pride and carnal ambition. Of this ou Lord warned them. It is easy for us to say, Come, see our zeal for the Lord! and to think we are very faithful in his cause, when we ar seeking our own objects, and even doing harm instead of good to others.
Greek Textus Receptus
στραφεις 4762 5651 V-2APP-NSM δε 1161 CONJ επετιμησεν 2008 5656 V-AAI-3S αυτοις 846 P-DPM και 2532 CONJ ειπεν 2036 5627 V-2AAI-3S ουκ 3756 PRT-N οιδατε 1492 5758 V-RAI-2P οιου 3634 K-GSN πνευματος 4151 N-GSN εστε 2075 5748 V-PXI-2P υμεις 5210 P-2NP
Robertson's NT Word Studies
9:55 {But he turned} (strafeis de). Second aorist passive participle of strefw, common verb, to turn round. Dramatic act. Some ancient MSS. have here: {Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of} (ouk oidate poiou pneumatos este). this sounds like Christ and may be a genuine saying though not a part of Luke's Gospel. A smaller number of MSS. add also: {For the Son of Man came not to destroy men's lives, but to save them} (ho gar huios tou anqrwpou ouk elqen yucas anqrwpwn apolesai alla swsai), a saying reminding us of #Mt 5:17; Lu 19:10. Certain it is that here Jesus rebuked the bitterness of James and John toward Samaritans as he had already chided John for his narrowness towards a fellow-worker in the kingdom.
