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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/
NOTE - THESE ARE IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER - AS WITH ALL COMMENTARIES - BE AN Acts 17:11+ BEREAN - IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO DO YOUR OWN STUDY UNDER THE TUTELAGE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (See inductive Bible study and especially the skill/discipline of Observation) BEFORE YOU CHECK THE COMMENTARIES. THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INTELLIGENTLY "COMMENT ON THE COMMENTARIES!"
Luke 1-5 Commentary - John MacArthur
Preaching Luke-Acts by Allen, Ronald J.
James Rosscup - This conservative commentary is a detailed work in the Greek and is well-written. The author did the famous Greek-English lexicon and two books on alleged contradictions.
Bible commentary: the Gospel according to St. Luke by Arndt, William F
Poet and peasant : a literary-cultural approach to the parables in Luke by Bailey, Kenneth
James Rosscup - Bailey discusses four Lukan parables at length in the first book, making a great contribution as to cultural data that opens up the parables. His data is based on studies while teaching for many years in the mid-East, also on extensive travels, correspondence, and scholarly probing into the literature. Particularly insightful are his remarks on Luke 15 (the triad of parables) and Luke 11 (Friend at Midnight). The second book continues to be rich in peasant cultural background, with data not available to many who study the parables. But the second book treats ten further parables (7:36–50 and others in 9:51–19:48, Luke’s travel narrative). These are well-done but not treated in as much detail. Both books are excellent in making parables “come alive” and making readers think. In more recent years both volumes have been put into one book. Cf. Hultgren in the Matthew section.
Luke comes alive! by Blanchard, John,
Patterns for power : parables of Luke by Briscoe, D. Stuart
Saint Luke by Caird, G. B.
Cyril Barber - One of the better works in this series. Contains numerous references to Jewish literature as well as pertinent comments on the text. Is of value to the preacher. Needs to be read with discernment
Luke by Evans, Craig A., The New International Commentary on the New Testament
James Rosscup - A lucid study, often of help on problem texts but cursory at times. Evans gives authorship by Luke “provisional acceptance” and feels that this issue is not vital to how this gospel is interpreted (3). After a brief introduction (1–16), general summaries of each section are followed by added notes on a few key details, with bypassing of many, such as Anna’s 84 years in 2:36–38, and problems of interpretation in 11:5–7. While Evans shows high expertise even when terse, one will find other works explaining far more to make their time fruitful.
The Bible Knowledge Background Commentary : Matthew-Luke by Evans, Craig A - This resource will give you interesting insights and is worth checking on individual passages
NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. bringing to life the ancient world of scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)
The Gospel according to Luke (I-IX) The Gospel according to Luke : introduction, translation, and notes (X-XXIV) by Fitzmyer, Joseph A
James Rosscup - An internationally known Catholic scholar presents an excellent appraisal of “The Current State of Lukan Studies” (3–34) and has “A Sketch of Lukan Theology” (143–270). In explaining the gospel text, Fitzmyer has often helpful sources on various points. This will rank as one of the best-regarded commentaries at this time from the standpoint of awareness of critical literature and comments reflecting current learning. He gives his own translation and a fairly lucid, detailed exposition that is abreast of language, background, and views. It is a mixed bag with Fitzmyer, though. He often takes views that evangelicals appreciate, such as Jesus’ resurrection body being able to eat food. At other times he stumbles where there are possible solutions, as when he feels that there is no way to harmonize the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection. Indices to both volumes help find material.
The Gospel of Luke by Green, Joel B. New International Commentary on the New Testament 143 ratings
James Rosscup - Replaces the work of Geldenhuys (1951). Scholars will appreciate the author’s emphasis on literary and narrative criticism. Pastors, however, will have little to gain from this work.
Tim Challies - Most commentators on the commentaries commend this volume, D.A. Carson among them, though he offers caveats. He says it is “full of thoughtful interaction with contemporary scholarship, but I do not think it is either as rigorous or as accurate as the work of Luke.” He suggests that its unique strength is narrative historiography and discourse analysis. If you, like me, don’t know what that means, then perhaps choose one of the other volumes
James Rosscup - This work with pp. i-xcii plus 928 replaced Norval Geldenhuys’ effort of 1951. Green puts more focus on literary criticism, narrative criticism, and social-scientific analysis than on earlier issues about historical critical matters, redaction and source criticism, etc. One sees topics such as family allegiances, friendship, purity, and status. He seeks to show OT background for this gospel, and not Mark, or Matthew, or oral tradition. Green sets up a misleading opinion that Luke and those using his work were “not so much concerned with the issue, Did it happen? as with the queries What happened? and what does it all mean? (36). It surely is both. However, he does appear to believe that the details are fact in Luke’s perspective, but thinks Luke is more burdened with how to understand things (20). One can say that Luke saw the two in a necessary balance and need not have any thought of ranking them.
Commentary on the Gospel of Luke : the English text with introduction, exposition and notes by Geldenhuys, Norval,
James Rosscup - Amillennial in its interpretation of the kingdom program, this work is solid and explains many verses rather well but is not the best.
Half-hours with William Hendriksen : stirring devotional surveys of Romans, Philippians, Luke and Revelation, with other gems by Hendriksen, William,
Luke : a self-study guide by Jensen, Irving
The Communicator's Commentary - Luke (Also known as The Preacher's Commentary Series - Volume 26: Luke) Larson, Bruce - 356 pages (1983) See user reviews.
The Parables of Jesus by Kistemaker, Simon J.,
James Rosscup - A past national president of Evangelical Theological Society deals with all of Jesus’ parables and shows a lucid style, warmth, and broad acquaintance with scholarly writings on his material which is obvious in footnotes. He uses the NIV text. The contribution is very good on background, the main thrust of parables, key expository details, and the practical contribution for life. This is one of the best fairily recent evangelical works on the parables in general (cf. Bailey, Ellisen, Hultgren, Longenecker, etc, under Matthew and Luke).
Book of Luke : Jesus, the son of man by Lucado, Max
Luke : the Savior of the world - John Macarthur - Not his full commentary.
Twelve Ordinary Men - (the 12 apostles) - John Macarthur (How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Service and What He Wants to Do with You).
A tale of two sons : the inside story of a father, his sons, and a shocking murder - John Macarthur
Luke and the last things : a perspective for the understanding of Lukan thought by Mattill, A. J
Cyril Barber - An exacting, technical presentation of Lukan theology. Rich and full.
According to Luke : a new exposition of the Third Gospel by David Gooding 9 ratings
What are they saying about Luke? by Powell, Mark Allan, 6 ratings
James Rosscup - A well-researched, contemporary assessment of the teaching of Luke's gospel. Summarizes the contribution of modern scholars, and examines the dominant theories regarding the composition of the gospel. Intertwines political and social aspects of Luke's "former work" to describe the community about which the physician wrote.
A walk with Jesus : enjoying the company of Christ - Gospel of Luke by Sproul, R. C 3 ratings
The declaration of something mysterious : Jesus' courage and communication of the truth : a study of Luke 10:38-16:18 by Swindoll, Charles
The consummation of something miraculous : Jesus' trials and triumph of redemption : a study of Luke 16:19-24:53 : Bible study guide by Swindoll, Charles
Luke & John : life that lasts forever - Quick Notes - Mark Strauss
Luke by Tannehill, Robert C 13 ratings
Windows on the parables by Wiersbe, Warren
Interpreting the parables by Blomberg, Craig
Luke Commentary - Robert Tannehill (385 pages) 14 ratings
STUDY BIBLES - ONE VOLUME COMMENTARIES OF ENTIRE BIBLE, BIBLE DICTIONARIES, GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS
The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings
The David Jeremiah study bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."
Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. 424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion.
The Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative. 216 ratings
The Word in life Study Bible - Very interesting format. Not your routine study Bible. Worth checking the very informative notes. (e.g., here is a picture of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances.)
Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews.
New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews
NIV archaeological study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)
HENRY ALFORD- Commentary
Charles Haddon Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. You will find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. You will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is an exceedingly able and successful work. The later issues are by far the most desirable, as the author has considerably revised the work in the fourth edition. What I have said of his Greek Testament applies equally to Alford’s New Testament for English Readers,* which is also a standard work." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
- Luke 18 The Greek New Testament
MIKE ANDRUS, ET AL.
- Luke 18:1-14 PRAYER THAT PRODUCES RESULTS - Dick High
- Luke 18:9-18:30 WHO CAN COME?
- Luke 18:21-35 PARABLE OF THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT - Matthew Gertz
CLINTON ARNOLD - Borrow the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary
WILLIAM BARCLAY- Commentary
ALBERT BARNES- Commentary
BEG, BEGGAR, BEGGING - Luke 18:35-43+
- How should a Christian respond to beggars?
- Beg; Beggar; Begging - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- What is the story of blind Bartimaeus?
- Why doesn’t God respond when I cry out, “God, please help me!”?
BRIAN BELL - Sermons - often has very helpful insights
- Luke 18 Notes
- Luke:18:1-14 2 Prayerables
- Luke:18:15-30 Kindergarten Kingdom
- Luke:18:31-43 Carpe Diem
CHRIS BENFIELD - Sermons
JOHANN A BENGEL - Commentary
- Luke 18 Gnomon
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
BRIAN BILL - sermons well done
- Luke 18 Our Just God
- Luke 18:1-8 Will He Find Faith?
- Luke 18:9-14 A Prayer God Will Answer
- Luke 18:31-34 A Blind Man Meets a Healer
BLIND, BLINDNESS - Luke 18:35-43-note
- Matthew 20:29-34 says Jesus healed two blind men as He left Jericho. Mark 10:46-52 and Luke 18:35-43 say He healed one man as He entered Jericho. Is this a contradiction?
- Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies?
- What is spiritual blindness?
- How should a Christian respond to beggars?
- Beg; Beggar; Begging - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- Baker Evangelical Dictionary Blindness
- Easton's Bible Dictionary Blind
- Fausset Bible Dictionary Blindness
- Spurgeon's Illustration Collection Worldliness: Its Blinding Influence
- Holman Bible Dictionary Blindness
- Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Blindness
- Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Blindness Blindness (2)
- Hawker's Poor Man's Dictionary Blindness
- Smith Bible Dictionary Blindness
- Vines' Expository Dictionary Blind, Blindness
- Wilson's Bible Types Blind Blindness
- Watson's Theological Dictionary Blindness
- 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Blindness
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Blindness Judicial Blindness
- Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Blindness
- McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Blind Healing Of
- The Jewish Encyclopedia Blindness
A B BRUCE - Expositor's Greek Testament
- Luke 18
- A B Bruce's classic Training of the Twelve
DARRELL L BOCK - IVP Commentary - IVP NT Commentary Series 428 pages 16 ratings
Rosscup comments: Evangelical comments run quickly to their points, yet the generality causes skipping some key details (cf. on Anna, Lk 2:36-38) or seem to argue around a more likely view with unconvincing reasoning (Lk 3:16). In other cases, Bock seems to select the most probable view, an instance being in seeing the sermon (Luke 6) as a condensed version of the same sermon in Mt 5–7. One can also find the second and third soils of Luke 8 taken to represent people not actually saved (148–49). One can wonder in Lk 14:34–35 how inability to be worthy disciples is in harmony with salvation as a gift, for the work passes by this. Bock in most verses touches clearly on key issues and… lacks space to deal with every important matter… For a work with much application, cf. Darrell Bock, Luke (NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996). (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
Cyril Barber - A well-researched, well-outlined, and well-written commentary that is easy to read. Uses the text of the NIV. Adequately explains the theological themes relating to the life and mission of Christ. Recommended.
- Faithful in Looking for the King, the Kingdom and Its Consummation (17:11-18:8)
- Humility and Trusting All to the Father (18:9-30)
- Messiah Turns Toward Jerusalem (18:31-19:44)
JIM BOMKAMP - Sermons
- Luke 18:1-17 The Importunate Widow / A Pharisee And A Tax Gatherer Pray At Temple / People Bring Their Children To Jesus
- Luke 18:18-43 Jesus Meets The Rich Young Ruler / Jesus Again Predicts His Death / The Healing Of Blind Bartimaeus
GENE BROOKS - Sermons
A B BRUCE - Expositor's Greek Testament
HENRY BURTON - Expositor's Bible Commentary
D Edmond Hiebert - A practical, warm-hearted exposition by a conservative scholar. Although written during the nineteenth century, it is rich in its interpretative contents, as, for example, on chapter 15.
- Luke 18 - Has all of the following in easier to read format
JOHN CALVIN
CAMBRIDGE BIBLE COMMENTARY
CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT - FARRAR, F W
D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. The work of a famous British scholar of the past century. In spite of its age, the phrase-by-phrase treatment is worth consulting.
CAMEL, NEEDLE'S EYE- Luke 18:25-note
- What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
- What is the difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven?
- Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
- The Needle's Eye: A Study in Form Criticism by Paul S. Minear - Journal of Biblical Literature. Vol. 61, 1942, pp. 157-169
- Frequently Abused Verses: What Is the Eye of a Needle by Cameron Buettel
- American Tract Society Camel
- Easton's Bible Dictionary Camel
- Fausset Bible Dictionary Camel
- Holman Bible Dictionary Camel
- Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Camel
- Smith Bible Dictionary Camel
- 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Camel
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Camel
- Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Camel
- McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Camels Hair Camel
- The Jewish Encyclopedia Camel
ALAN CARR - Sermons
RICH CATHERS - sermons with frequent illustrations
SECOND STUDY
CENTURY BIBLE COMMENTARY
OSWALD CHAMBERS
- Luke 18:1 What to pray for
- Luke 18:22 Are you discouraged in devotion?
- Luke 18:23 Have you ever been expressionless with sorrow?
- Luke 18:31 The Big Compelling Of God
- Luke 18:31 The Brave Comradeship Of God
- Luke 18:31 The missionary’s goal
- Luke 18:31, 34 The baffling call of God
- Luke 18:41 What Do You Want The Lord to Do for You?
ADAM CLARKE - Commentary
STEVEN COLE - Sermons
- Luke 18:1-8 Persevering in Prayer
- Luke 18:9-14 The Wrong and Right Way to Approach God
- Luke 18:15-17 Bringing Children to Jesus
- Luke 18:18-27 How Good People Get Saved
- Luke 18:28-34 What do You Get When You Follow Christ?
- Luke 18:35-43 When Jesus Passes By
THOMAS CONSTABLE - Expository Notes
W A CRISWELL - Sermons
- Luke 18:1-8 Importunate Prayer
- Luke 18:1-8 A Parable of Prayer
- Luke 18:31-43 Jesus Is Passing By
- Luke 18:35-43 Jesus Is Passing By
- Luke 18:35 Jesus Is Passing By
- Luke 18:35 Jesus Is Passing By
- Luke 18:37 Jesus Is Passing By
- Luke 18:1-8 Importunate Prayer
RON DANIEL
BOB DEFFINBAUGH - Sermons
- Luke 18:1-14 Piety, Persistence, Penitence, and Prayer
- Luke 18:15-30 Blessed Babes and a Miserable Millionaire
- Luke 18:31-19:10 From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
DEVOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL COMMENTARY - 1840
DICTIONARY OF JESUS AND THE GOSPELS
- DICTIONARY OF JESUS AND THE GOSPELS (borrow a copy)
JOHN DUMMELOW - COMMENTARY
DAN DUNCAN - Sermons
J LIGON DUNCAN - Sermons
- Always Pray. Don't Lose Heart Luke 18:1-8
- Gospel Focus: Avoiding Pharisaism Luke 18:9-14
- The Man Who Thought He Was Righteous (but wasn't) and the Man Who Thought He Wasn't (but was!) Luke 18:9-14
- The Journey Begins Luke 18:9-4
- Entering the Kingdom of Heaven Like a Child Luke 18:15-17
- The Poor Man (Who Thought He Was Rich) Luke 18:18-30
- The Third Day He Will Rise Again Luke 18:31-34
- Your Faith Has Made You Well Luke 18:35-43
EASY ENGLISH - Commentary
ALFRED EDERSHEIM - Life and Times of the Messiah
ELECT, ELECTION - Luke 18:7-note
- Click here for many resources on election (this list has many resources NOT listed below)
- Who are the elect of God?
- How can I know if I am one of the elect?
- What is conditional election?
- Unconditional election - is it biblical?
- What does Peter mean when he tells us to make our calling and election sure in 2 Peter 1:10?
- How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
- Daniel Wallace - My Understanding of the Doctrine of Election
- List of Multiple Topics on Election, Including Quesitons
- Wayne Barber's sermon Chosen in Christ
- Making Your Calling and Election Sure - 2 Peter 1:10-11
- What is the Doctrine of Election - John MacArthur
- The Doctrine of Election, Part 1 - John MacArthur
- The Doctrine of Election, Part 2 - John MacArthur
- What does the Bible teach about election? - John MacArthur
- Election and Predestination: The Sovereignty of God in Salvation - A Panel Discussion with John MacArthur
- Is the Doctrine of Election Biblical - John MacArthur
- Is the Doctrine of Election Unfair? - John MacArthur
- Election - Bob Utley
- Election/Predestination and the Need for A Theological Balance - Bob Utley
CHARLES ELLICOTT
CHARLES R ERDMAN - Commentary
Rosscup comments: Concise treatments are given to each of the NT books. The main value of the set lies in its clear synthesis which helps the student grasp the flow of thought as he moves through a book. Erdman possessed a lucid writing style. He was amillennial. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
D Edmond Hiebert - A devotional and practical exposition, in paragraph form, by a conservative Presbyterian scholar.
ESV STUDY BIBLE - - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel
- ESV Study Bible - this resource can be borrowed
ETERNAL LIFE - Luke 18:18, Luke 18:30
- What is eternal life?
- Got Eternal Life? Do you know for sure that you will have eternal life in Heaven with God?
- What things in this world have a true eternal value?
- What did Jesus mean when He promised an abundant life? (John 10:10)
- Is there life after death?
- What does John 3:16 mean?
- Do you have eternal life?
- How can it be said that we have everlasting life when we still die?
- What is eternal death? (cf Eternal Punishment)
- What does it mean that Jesus saves?
- What is the plan of salvation / way of salvation?
EXPLORE THE BIBLE
EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Well done. Evangelical. These can be borrowed
- The Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1984 edition - Luke by Walter Liefeld - Must be borrowed.
- The Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2007 edition - Luke and Acts - Temper Longman and David Garland - Must be borrowed.
- The Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1994 edition - Abridged - New Testament
EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS
FEAR - FEAR OF THE LORD - Luke 18:2-note
- In Depth Analysis of the Fear of the Lord
- How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?
- What does the Bible say about fear?
- What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?
- What does it mean to have the fear of God?
- What does “perfect love casts out fear” mean?
- How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
- How does fearing God add length to a person's life (Proverbs 10:27)?
JAMES FOOTE - Commentary
Spurgeon comments: "We frequently consult this work and never without finding in it things new and old. To preachers who will not steal the lectures, but use them suggestively, they will be extremely serviceable." (Spurgeon - Commenting on Commentaries)
DON FORTNER'S SERMON OUTLINES
- Luke - 27 files
- Luke-series - 201 files
- Discovering Christ in the Gospel of Luke - 2 - 617 pp - begins with Luke 13
- Luke 18:15-17 Infants in the Kingdom of God
- Luke 18:1-8 The Parable of the Unjust Judge
- Luke 18:13-14 How Must A Sinner Approach God
- Luke 18:15-17 A Short, but Vital Sermon
- Luke 18:18-27 Yet Lackest Thou One Thing
- Luke 18:28-34 A Promise, A Prophecy, and A Problem
- Luke 18:35-43 Jesus At A Stand
A C GAEBELEIN Annotated Bible
GENE GETZ VIDEO PRINCIPLES GOSPEL OF LUKE
- Luke; Principle #39; Lk. 18:1-8; p. 1416 Persistent Prayer: When we face difficult circumstances that are beyond our control, we are to keep asking God for His divine help. Video
- Luke; Principle #40; Lk. 18:9-14; p. 1416 Humility in Prayer: We are always to approach God with a spirit of humility, knowing it is only by His grace we can enter His holy presence. Video
- Luke; Principle #41; Lk. 18:31-34; p. 1417 Selective Beliefs: We should make sure we do not have spiritual blind spots that cause us to use the Christian faith as a means to honor ourselves. Video
JOHN GILL - Commentary
FREDERIC GODET - Commentary
Spurgeon has these comment on Godet: Dr. Meyer says: “To an immense erudition, to a living piety, Godet unites a profound feeling of reality; there is here a vivifying breath, an ardent love for the Saviour, which helps the disciple to comprehend the work, the acts, the words of his Divine Master.” (Spurgeon - Commenting on Commentaries)
Cyril Barber - An exhaustive, technical commentary that ably defends the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith while expounding the text. Deserves a place on the shelf of every pastor.
D Edmond Hiebert - An exhaustive, technical commentary by a conservative French theologian of the past century. Godet's theological and critical conservatism is clearly revealed in this work on Luke. Of abiding value in spite of its age.
Rosscup comments: Though old, this work is almost exhaustive in dealing with interpretive problems and shows a wide acquaintance with commentators of all ages up to his day. He is regarded by Greek authorities as weak on textual criticism but strong on exegesis. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
BRUCE GOETTSCHE - SERMONS ON LUKE
- Undiminished Faith - Luke 18:1-8
- The Necessary Attitude for a Changed Life - Luke 18:9-14
- Come to Jesus - Luke 18:15-17
- The Man Who Walked Away - Luke 18:18-30
- Facing the Future With Your Eyes Open - Luke 18:31-43
GOSPEL COALITION - Sermons
GOTQUESTIONS
L M GRANT - Commentary
DAVE GUZIK - Commentary
ROBERT HAWKER - Poor Man's Commentary
WILLIAM HENDRIKSEN -
Cyril Barber - Fills a long-felt need for a comprehensive, scholarly exposition of this neglected gospel. Structures Luke's thematic presentation around Christ's words "the work which Thou gavest Me to do:' Treats Christ's ministry in terms of its inauguration, continuation, and consummation.
- Exposition of the Gospel of Luke - borrow
MATTHEW HENRY - Commentary
DANIEL HILL - 348 pages - more modern commentary
F B HOLE - Commentary
BOB HOEKSTRA
HOLMAN PUBLISHING - well done, conservative study Bible notes
HOMILETICS
DAVID HOLWICK
- Luke 18:1-8 The Unjust Judge
- Luke 18:1-8 The Unjust Judge
- Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
- Luke 18:9-14 Pharisee and Tax Collector
- Luke 18:18-22 What Must I Do To Be Saved?
- Luke 18:35-43 Lord, Have Mercy
GARY INRIG
HARRY IRONSIDE - Commentary
JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN - Commentary
LOWELL JOHNSON - Sermons
These sermons that make a great starting point for preaching or teaching Luke and are all on one page. It is not cleaned up yet (lots of spaces, poor right margins, etc) but all the material is there. Click here and scroll down.
- Pray Until Something Happens Luke 18:1-8
- The Man Who Stopped by Church On His Way to Hell Luke 18:9-14
- Jesus Loves the Little Children Luke 18:15-17
- Who Then Can Be Saved Luke 18:18-30
- The Road to the Cross Luke 18:31-34
- What the Blind Man Saw Before He Could See Luke 18:35-43
MARTYN-LLOYD JONES
HAMPTON KEATHLEY
- Parables
- Luke 18:1-8 The Unjust Judge and the Persistent Widow
- Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and the Publican
WILLIAM KELLY - Commentary
Cyril Barber - An excellent handling of Luke's theme, replete with the author's own translation and an exposition that is at once refreshing and satisfying.
KJV BIBLE COMMENTARY - Edward Hindson and Woodrow M Kroll
Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. User reviews - 372 ratings - I have found the comments are very good but not generally in great depth. It is worth check as you may glean additional insights on a passage. It is not strictly speaking verse by verse but does cover many verses.
- KJV Bible Commentary. - note if you want to use copy and paste function, select the one page view. Two page view does not allow copy/paste.
PAUL E. KRETZMANN - Lutheran Perspective
LANGE'S COMMENTARY - J J VAN OOSTERZEE - Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures
Spurgeon writes "Oosterzee in Lange is excellent."
D Edmond Hiebert - In keeping with the series to which it belongs, the massive material is presented in three parts: exegetical and critical, doctrinal and ethical, and homiletical and practical. Conservative in viewpoint. Valuable for those willing to dig into its vast stores of material, much of which is definitely dated.
LAW - Luke 18:20
- Purpose of the Law
- What was the purpose of the Levitical Law?
- What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the Old Testament?
- The Purpose of the Law - John MacArthur
- Four Functions of the Law, Part 1 - John MacArthur
- Four Functions of the Law, Part 2 - John MacArthur
LIFE APPLICATION BIBLE - Notes on Luke (158 pages) includes nice black and white maps
- Luke Application Study Notes - Pdf of Luke - practical notes which help you apply the text.
- Life Application Study Bible - borrow this copy for OT and NT study notes.
JOHN LIGHTFOOT - Commentary
MARTIN LUTHER
JOHN MACARTHUR- verse by verse - probably the best expositor in the last 100 years but very literal and conservative
- Borrow The MacArthur Study Bible
- Luke 18:1-8 Persistent Prayer for the Lord's Return
- Luke 18:9-14 Who Can Be Right with God? Part 1
- Luke 18:9-14 Who Can Be Right with God? Part 2
- Luke 18:15-17 Children and the Kingdom of God, Part 1
- Luke 18:15-17 Children and the Kingdom of God, Part 2
- Luke 18:18-27 The Impossibility of Salvation, Part 1
- Luke 18:18-27 The Impossibility of Salvation, Part 2
- Luke 18:24-30 The Impossibility of Salvation, Part 3
- Luke 18:31-34 Approaching the Cross with Determined Anticipation, Part 1
- Luke 18:31-34 Approaching the Cross with Determined Anticipation, Part 2
- Luke 18:35-43 A Blind Beggar Receives Saving Sight
WILLIAM MACDONALD - commentary on whole Bible. Often has pithy, practical and very insightful comments.
John MacArthur - "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen."
Warren Wiersbe - "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word."
- Believer's Bible Commentary - borrow. This resource is always worth checking.
ALEXANDER MACLAREN - sermons with a devotional bent
- Luke 18:1–14 Three Kinds of Praying
- Luke 18:15–30 Entering the Kingdom
- Luke 18:40–41 The Man that Stopped Jesus
J VERNON MCGEE - Thru the Bible comments - often has pithy comments
BRYN MACPHAIL
MESSIANIC PROPHECIES - Luke 18:31-note
- Messianic Prophecies - things which are written through the prophets about the Son of Man
- John MacArthur summarizes a number of the prophecies in his sermon Approaching the Cross with Determined Anticipation, Part 1 and Part 2
- Messianic Prophecy articles at Gotquestions
F B MEYER - Devotional
HEINRICH MEYER - Commentary - lots of Greek
MONEY - RICHES - MOST ARE FROM GOTQUESTIONS.ORG - Luke 18:22-note
- Why is the love of money the root of all kinds of evil?
- What does the Bible say about greed?
- What is mammon?
- How should a Christian view materialism?
- What does the Bible say about being poor?
- Frequently Abused Verses: What Is the Eye of a Needle by Cameron Buettel
G. CAMPBELL MORGAN - Sermons
- The Gospel of Luke - 503 page Pdf (Another Source)
- The Crises of Christ - The Call for Christ = Man Fallen; The Birth, The Baptism, The Temptation, The Transfiguration, The Crucifixion, The Resurrection, The Ascension , Resultant-The Answer of Christ -Man Redeemed (This is same as Pdf above)
- Luke 18:1 Prayer or Fainting
- Luke 18:14 Exaltation and Humbling
ROB MORGAN
HENRY MORRIS - Defender's Study Bible Notes - well-known creationist. Conservative. Millennial.
- Borrow The Defender's Study Bible
- Luke 18:1 always to pray
- Luke 18:8 shall he find faith
- Luke 18:10 publican
- Luke 18:12 fast twice
- Luke 18:13 be merciful
- Luke 18:17 as a little child
- Luke 18:19 none is good
- Luke 18:25 needle’s eye
- Luke 18:33 rise again
- Luke 18:35 a certain blind man
LEON MORRIS - Tyndale New Testament Commentary - borrow this resource
Matheson (Ligonier) - Christians should pick up and read anything they find by the late Leon Morris. For those who may not have the time to dig into a 2,100-page commentary and are looking for a great introductory-level commentary on Luke, Morris is the place to begin.
Cyril Barber - A clear, forthright presentation of the facts surrounding the authorship and date of this gospel, followed by almost 300 pages of exposition. A handy and helpful volume.
James Rosscup - Morris has written a good conservative commentary of some detail. It is lucid and not technical in nature.
Tim Challies - The inherent and deliberate limits of the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries means that this volume is relatively short (370 pages) and written at a popular level. This is the entry-level commentary for those who would like just one volume on Luke. Morris has written commentaries on many books of the Bible and they are uniformly sound even if they are rarely considered the top of the class.
ANDREW MURRAY
ROBERT NEIGHBOUR - Living Water Commentary
NET BIBLE NOTES - somewhat technical but you can find some practical "nuggets" from time to time
JAMES NISBET'S - Church Pulpit Commentary
NIV STUDY BIBLE - notes are brief but helpful. This must be borrowed.
- Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages - use the new edition if available.
- The NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. Note this is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020.
NKJV STUDY BIBLE - online no restriction for use - notes are brief but conservative and well-done
- Luke - for easiest copy/paste select theater view.
OUR DAILY BREAD - Devotionals, Good Sermon Illustrations
- Luke 18:1-8
- Luke 18:1-8
- Luke 18:1-8
- Luke 18:9-14
- Luke 18:9-14
- Luke 18:9-14
- Luke 18:9-14
- Luke 18:9-14
- Luke 18:18-27
- Luke 18:18-27
- Luke 18:27
- Luke 18:18-30
JOSEPH PARKER
PASTOR LIFE - sermons
- The Duty of Intercession Luke 18:1-8 Stephen F. Olford
- Don't Lose Heart When You Pray Luke 18:1-8 Sammy Burgess
- What Impresses God Luke 18:9-14 James Merritt
PETER PETT - Commentary
JOHN PIPER - Sermons
- Luke 18:1-8 Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart
- Luke 18:9-14 This Man Went Down to His House Justified
- Luke 18:15-17 Let the Children Come to Me
ALFRED PLUMMER - International Critical Commentary - Detailed Comments Verse by Verse
Rosscup comments: This used to be often considered the best older commentary on the Greek. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
D. D. Salmond - It is distinguished throughout by learning, sobriety of judgment, and sound exegesis. It is a weighty contribution to the interpretation of the third Gospel, and will take an honorable place in the series of which it forms a part.
J. H. Thayer - It is a valuable and welcome addition to our somewhat scanty stock of first-class commentaries on the third Gospel. By its scholarly thoroughness it well sustains the reputation which the International Series has already won.
Cyril Barber - A most exhaustive and helpful treatment of the Greek text.
E H PLUMPTRE, D.D. - New Testament Commentary for English Readers Edited by Charles J Ellicott, D.D.
MATTHEW POOLE - Commentary
PRAYER - Luke 18:1ff-note
- Prayer Quotes, Devotionals and Illustrations
- Praying His Word
- Praying in the Spirit
- Colossians 1:9 Commentary
- Colossians 4:12 Commentary
- Devotional on Prayer
- Guide to Praying for Missionaries
- Pithy Prayer Phrases
- Prayer - Greek Words for Prayer
- Prayer Devotionals and Illustrations
- Prayer Hymns and Poems
- Prayer Quotes
- Spurgeon's Gems on Prayer
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL - Commentary - Includes Germ Notes, Illustrations, Homilies
PREACHER'S OUTLINE AND SERMON BIBLE (POSB) - This resource can be very helpful. Must be borrowed and no copy/paste.
RAY PRITCHARD
- Luke 18:1-8 When You Pray, Never Give Up
- Luke 18:9-14 A Good Man Lost and a Bad Man Saved
- Luke 18:9-14 How to be Right With God
- Luke 18:18-27 - When Having It All Is Not Enough
PULPIT COMMENTARY
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - study notes
- Luke 18:1–8
- Luke 18:3
- Luke 18:5
- Luke 18:7
- Luke 18:8
- Luke 18:10
- Luke 18:11
- Luke 18:12
- Luke 18:13
- Luke 18:14
- Luke 18:18
- Luke 18:19
- Luke 18:22
- Luke 18:23–25
- Luke 18:26–27
- Luke 18:28–30
- Luke 18:31–34
- Luke 18:35
- Luke 18:38
- Luke 18:42
RON RITCHIE - Sermons
- Luke 18:1-14 Why Pray When You Can Faint?
- Luke 18:15-34 Can We Receive Eternal Life?
- Luke 18:35-19:10 The Faith To Begin a New Life
A. T. ROBERTSON - Word Pictures in the NT
J C RYLE - Commentary
SALVATION, OLD TESTAMENT
- What was the Old Testament way of salvation?;
- How were people saved before Jesus died for our sins?
- Where did Old Testament believers go when they died?
- What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation? - See Excellent Chart depicting salvation before and after the Cross
ROB SALVATO - Sermons
JOHNNY SANDERS - verse by verse notes but notes are very brief
SERMONAUDIO - PDF's of sermons - Be aware there might be some variation in quality so be a Berean!
- Luke 18 Sermons in PDF - 396 sermons (9/22/22)
SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
CHARLES SIMEON - Sermons
- All Simeon's Sermons on Luke on one Page
- Luke 18:1 The Duty of Persevering in Prayer
- Luke 18:6-8 The Importunate Widow
- Luke 18:13, 14 The Pharisee and the Publican
- Luke 18:31-34 Christ Foretells His Own Sufferings
CHUCK SMITH - Sermon Notes
JAMES SMITH - HANDFULS OF PURPOSE GOSPEL OF LUKE
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- SUCCESSFUL PRAYER. Luke 18:1-14.
- THE PHARISEE AND PUBLICAN AT WORSHIP. Luke 18:9-14.
- ONE THING LACKING. Luke 18:15-30.
- BARTIMAEUS. Luke 18:31-43.
R C SPROUL - DEVOTIONALS
C. H. SPURGEON - Sermons, et al
- Luke 18 - exposition
- Luke 18:1 When Should We Pray?
- Luke 18:1-8 The Importunate Widow
- Luke 18:7 Prayerful Importunity
- Luke 18:8 The Search for Faith
- Luke 18:10 The Blessings of Public Worship
- Luke 18:13 Confession and Absolution
- Luke 18:13 A Sermon for the Worst Man on Earth
- Luke 18:14 Too Good to Be Saved!
- Luke 18:17 Receiving the Kingdom of God As a Little Child
- Luke 18:37 The Soul’s Crisis
- Luke 18:42 Saving Faith
- Luke 18:1 - devotional
- Luke 18:14 - devotional
RAY STEDMAN
WILLIAM B STEVENS
JOHN STEVENSON - Sermons
- Luke 18:1-17. Prayer, Pride and People of the Kingdom
- Luke 18:18-43. The Rich and the Blind
WILLIAM B STEWART
THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES
- Kingdom Parables on Prayer - Luke 18:1-14
- The Parable of the Persistent Widow - Luke 18:1-8
- The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector - Luke 18:9-14
- Jesus and the Children of the Kingdom - Luke 18:15-17
- The Rich [Young] Ruler - Luke 18:18-30
- A Prophecy of the Passion - Luke 18:31-34
- Kingdom Miracle: Sight to the Blind - Luke 18:35-43
GEOFF THOMAS - Sermons
- 18:1-8 Men Should Always Pray and Not Give Up
- 18:9-14 A Righteous Man Condemned and a Bad Man Justified
- 18:15-17 Bringing Children to Jesus
- 18:18-25 Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler
- 18:18-25 Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler [2]
- 18:24-30 How Hard for the Rich to Enter the Kingdom of God
- 18:31-34 The Death and Resurrection of the Son of Man Predicted
- 18:35-43 A Blind Man Sees
DAVID THOMPSON - sermons - average about 6 pages, verse by verse exposition. Literal. Conservative. (Audios are available but only pdf's are listed)
- Luke Message #84 Luke 18:1-8
- Luke Message #85 Luke 18:9-14
- Luke Message #86 Luke 18:15-17
- Luke Message #87 Luke 18:18-27
- Luke Message #88 Luke 18:28-30
- Luke Message #89 Luke 18:31-34
- Luke Message #90 Luke 18:35-43
TODAY IN THE WORD - devotionals
JOHN TRAPP - Commentary
TERRY TRIVETTE
BOB UTLEY
MARVIN VINCENT - Greek Word Studies
GEORGE WHITEFIELD
- What does the Bible say about orphans and widows?
- Nave Topical Bible Widow
- Thompson Chain Reference Widow and Fatherless Widows
- Torrey Topical Textbook Widows
- American Tract Society Widow
- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Widow
- Baker Evangelical Dictionary Widow
- Easton's Bible Dictionary Widows
- Fausset Bible Dictionary Widow
- Holman Bible Dictionary Poor, Orphan, Widow
- Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Widow
- Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Widow Widows
- Smith Bible Dictionary Widow
- Watson's Theological Dictionary Widow
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Widow
- McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Widow
- The Jewish Encyclopedia Widow
- What does the Bible say about charity?
- What is a levirate marriage?
- What does the Bible say about self-defense?
WARREN WIERSBE - Always worth checking for preaching/teaching points.
Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.
Cyril Barber - Together these volumes treat the gospel of Luke. Wiersbe, who is a pastor's pastor, outlines and expounds the text with exemplary skill. These books are ideal for individual or group Bible study.
Cyril Barber - This is a book (referring to Wiersbe's Expository Outlines) of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.
- Be compassionate (Luke 1-13) - borrow
- Be courageous (Luke 14-24) - borrow
- With the Word - borrow - Excellent chapter summaries. Good ideas for preaching or teaching. - 428 ratings
- Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament - borrow - useful for preaching or teaching
- Windows on the parables - borrow
WYCLIFFE BIBLE COMMENTARY - Merrill C Tenney authored the Gospel of Luke. Scripture in left column, comments in right column
James Rosscup - Tenney is limited in his space, but usually makes good use of it to explain verses so as to provide help. He is conservative and premillennial. Sometimes he is quite clear, other times one can only guess what he means when he is vague, as when he says that “the kingdom of God is nigh at hand” (Lk 21:29) are words complementary to Lk 17:21, “The kingdom of God is within you” (p. 1063). Overall he offers a fairly good commentary for those wanting a brief study with considerable competence behind it.
- Luke Comments in the NT Wycliffe Bible commentary - no restrictions. Note if you want to use copy and paste function, select the one page view. Two page view does not allow copy/paste.
- Wycliffe Bible Commentary - OT and NT - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962) - can be borrowed
SERMONS BY VERSE - Luke 18 - Older expositions