Luk 12:54-59 | JFB | STEP | 54. to the people-- "the multitude," a word of special warning to the thoughtless crowd, before dismissing them. (See on , ).

‏ Luke 12:54-59

Lu 12:54-59. Not Discerning the Signs of the Time.

54. to the people--"the multitude," a word of special warning to the thoughtless crowd, before dismissing them. (See on Mt 16:2, 3).

56. how ... not discern, &c.--unable to perceive what a critical period that was for the Jewish Church.

57. why even of yourselves, &c.--They might say, To do this requires more knowledge of Scripture and providence than we possess; but He sends them to their own conscience, as enough to show them who He was, and win them to immediate discipleship.

58. When thou goest, &c.--(See on Mt 5:25, 26). The urgency of the case with them, and the necessity, for their own safety, of immediate decision, was the object of these striking words.