John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Luke 9:59
What does Luke 9:59 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Luke 9:59 — American Standard Version
Context — Luke 9
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
59And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
What do historical commentaries say?
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
Read attributed excerpt →Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
Read attributed excerpt →Related study paths
Sources and verification
- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
- Historical commentary excerpts are attributed to the named author and work shown above.