Luke 16:16

“The law and the prophets were until John, etc.] Till the time that John the Baptist began his ministry; for till then, the law and the prophets, with the Hagiographa, or holy writings, for into these three parts the Jews divided the books of the Old Testament, were the only writings they had; and which contained the whole of the revelation granted to them; and which they wrested, and put false glosses on; and therefore it was no wonder that they derided Christ, and despised his ministry: and whereas spiritual things were promised in these writings, under the notion of temporal ones; which they not understanding, might imagine the doctrine of Christ, concerning the contempt of worldly riches,…”

“The law, &c.--(See Mat 11:13). and every man presseth, &c.--Publicans and sinners, all indiscriminately, are eagerly pressing into it; and ye, interested adherents of the mere forms of an economy which is passing away, "discerning not the signs of this time," will allow the tide to go past you and be found a stranded monument of blindness and obstinacy.”

“See the notes at Matthew 11:12-14. Every man - Many people, or multitudes. This is an expression that is very common, as when we say everybody is engaged in a piece of business, meaning that it occupies general attention. return to 'Top of Page'”

“The law and the prophets were in force until John: from that time the Gospel takes place; and humble upright men receive it with inexpressible earnestness. Mat 11:13. Luke 16:17”

“16:16 John the Baptist was a transitional figure—the last in the line of Old Testament prophets and the herald of the age of salvation (see 1:5-25, 57-80; 3:1-20; 7:18-35). • everyone is eager to get in: The verb normally means “to suffer violence” and may have the negative sense of violent force into or against the Kingdom (see Matt 11:12). More likely, it carries here a positive sense of urgency to enter the Kingdom.”

“Law: Luk 16:29, Luk 16:31; Mat 11:9-14; Joh 1:45; Act 3:18, Act 3:24, Act 3:25 the kingdom: Luk 9:2, Luk 10:9, Luk 10:11; Mat 3:2, Mat 4:17, Mat 10:7; Mar 1:14 and every: Luk 7:26-29; Mat 21:32; Mar 1:45; Joh 11:48, Joh 12:19 Luke 16:17”