34. Single—full of light. See on Matt. vi. 22.
35. The light that isin thee. Lit., the light, that, namely, which is in thee ; thus emphasizing the inward light. See on Matt. vi. 23.
36. The bright shining of a candle (6 Avyvos 7H dotpamf). More correctly, as Rev., the lamp with its bright shining. "Actparn means lightning: see ch. x. 18; and that is the usual meaning in classical Greek, though it occurs, rarely, of the light of alamp. It is used here to emphasize the idea of moral illumination.
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37. Besought (épw7a). Toostrong. Better, as Rev., asheth. The present tense. Asks him as an equal. See on ver. 9.
Dine (dpictijon). See on dinner, Matt. xxii. 4. The morn- ing meal, immediately after the return from morning prayers in the synagogue.
38. Washed (é8amtic3n). See on Mark vii. 4.
39. Platter (ivaxos). The word rendered charger in Matt. xiv. 8, on which see note. Compare, also, mapowis, platter, Matt. xxiii. 25.
41. Such things as ye have (ra évovta). Only here in New Testament. Commentators differ as to the meaning, but gen- erally reject that of the A. V. Reyv., those things which are within. The meaning is, give alms of the contents of the cups and platters. Jesus is insisting upon inward righteousness as against pharisaic externalism, and says: “Your virtue consists in washing the outs¢de, and making a respectable appearance. Cultivate rather the loving, brotherly spirit of inward right- eousness, which will prompt you to give of the food which the vessels contain (that which is within) to your suffering brother.” “Do you think it is enough to wash your hands before eating ? There is a surer means. Let some poor man partake of your meats and wines” (Godet). So Bengel, Meyer, Alford. Com- ' pare Matt. ix. 13; Hos. vi. 6. Wye., That thing that is over (i.e., remaining in the dishes) give ye alms.*
42, Ye tithe (dmoSexatobre). Tithe is tenth. See on Matt. Xxiii. 23.
Rue (mjyavov). Probably from airyvupt, to make fast ; be- cause of its thick, fleshy leaves. Matthew has anise. See on Kxili. 23.
* The Rey. is not open to the charge of Mr. Yonge (Expositor, 2d Series, y., 318) of ‘construing through a brick wall.” The rendering is quite ‘‘in- telligible ;” quite as much $0 as Mr, Y.’s ‘cleanse the within by alms.”
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Herb (Adyavov). See on Mark iv. 32. Wye. has wort, orig- inally the general term for a plant. Hence colewort, lwer- wort, and similar words. Compare the German wurz, root or herb.
43. Pharisees (rots Bapicaiois). Luke’s form of expression differs from that of Matthew, who says, “ ye Pharisees ; while Luke has “ woe unto you, the Pharisees,” marking them by the article as a well-known religious body.
44. Tombs which appear not (7a wvnucta Ta adnra). Lit., the tombs, the unseen ones. The word aédnros, wnapparent, oc- curs only here and 1 Cor. xiv. 8, of the trumpet giving an wn- certain sound.
That walk over (aepurarobvres). The participle, and with- out the article; and therefore better, as they walk; walk about (wrep/) on their daily business. In Matthew the sepulchres are whitened, that men may see them and avoid ceremonial defile- ment. Here they are not seen, and men walking on them are unconsciously defiled. See on Matt. xxiii. 27.
45. Reproachest (i@pifeis). The lawyer converts Jesus’ reproach (see Mark xvi. 14, wpbracded) into an insult; the word meaning to outrage or affront.
Us also (kal nwas). Or perhaps better, even us, the learned.
46. Also (xat). Emphatic. “ Zven or also unto you lawyers, woe.” Note the article as in the address to the Pharisees (ver. 43): You, the lawyers.
Ye lade. Compare heavy laden, Matt. xi. 28.
Grievous to be borne (6vcBdotaxta). Only here and Matt. xxiii. 4. Touch (poowravere). Only here in New Testament. A