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CHAP. VI.
Verse 12. COntinued all night in prayer to God] Either because it was concerning a business be∣longing to the kingdom and glory of God,* 1.1 or rather because it was a serious speech with God.
Vers. 13. Whom also he named Apostles] This may be interpreted two waies: Either because afterward being installed into his Office he put that name upon them; or because he had now honoured them with that Elogie in hope of the future dignity,* 1.2 that they might know to what end they were separated from the common Vulgar, and to what use they were destinated.
Vers. 15. Simon called Zelotes] The Zealous, to distinguish him from Simon Peter;* 1.3 he was so called because of his earnestness and zeale for the Gospell.
Vers. 18. Vexed with unclean spirits] Which Phrase he useth also,* 1.4 Acts 5.16.
Vers. 23. Leape for joy] The word signifieth, to express mirth by some outward gesture.* 1.5
Their Fathers] That is, the ancient people of the Jews, for Christ speaketh here to his Disciples and others that were Jews by nation. Perkins
Ver. 24. But wo unto them that are rich] He curseth the Rich, not all, but those which re∣ceive their consolation in this world, that is, are so contented with their estate that they forget the life to come.* 1.6 He shewes therefore that riches are so far from making one bles∣sed, that they are oft turned into the occasion of ones destruction.
Vers. 25. Wo unto you that laugh now] It is the property of a man to laugh, therefore he speakes of laughter, not as a naturall, but as a sinfull act. For ye shall mourne and weepe] You shall have nothing but mourning hereafter.
Vers. 26. Woe unto you when all men shall speake well of you] 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is opposed to all those things which are spoken of, persecution, hatred, accusations, reproaches,* 1.7 sepa∣ration, ejection, and persecution.
Vers. 35. Lend, looking for nothing againe] Our own due and right must be parted with, when it is not the parties sin, but externall calamity that hinders him,* 1.8 thou oughtest then to forgive it, at least to beare it till he be able.
Vers. 38. Good measure] The good is generall of just measure. Pressed down] Levia, light things because they are porous we use to presse down to make good measure. Sha∣ken together] Some things go together more straightly by shaking, as corne.* 1.9 Running over] Agrees to liquid things. The Lords meaning is, that God will most largely reward our beneficence. Into their bosome] That is, he will so reward them that they shall perceive that they are rewarded.
An Hebrew phrase applied to the custome of the Nation, for the orientall Nations (among which were the Jewes) wore long garments,* 1.10 so it was convenient for them to receive in their bosome those things which were plentifully given. Psal. 80.12. Esay 55.6. Jer. 32.18.
Vers. 48. He is like a man which built an house, and digged deepe, and laid the foundation on a rock. And wh••n the floud arose, the streame beat vehemently upon that house and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock] The builder is the professour of the name of Christ. Three parts of professours of wisdom are propounded. 1. To dig deepe, that is, come to a deepe search and examination of his own corrupt heart, that he may know the iniquity thereof. 2. To make choice of a rock for a foundation, that is, Christ. Ephes. 2.20, 21. Acts 4.12. 1 Cor. 3.11. 3. To build thereon,* 1.11 we are built on Christ by our faith in him. Ephes. 3.17. Psal. 125.1.