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Luke 12:58

Luke 12:58
When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

When thou goest with thine adversary - This and the next verse are a part of our Lord's sermon upon the mount. See them explained Mat 5:25, Mat 5:26 (note). St. Luke is very particular in collecting…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 12:54-59

Having given his disciples their lesson in the foregoing verses, here Christ turns to the people, and gives them theirs, Luk 12:54. He said also to the people: he preached ad populum - to the people,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

When thou goest Rather, For as thou goest. Our translators omitted the "for" probably because they could not see the connexion. It seems however to be this. -For thisis your clear duty, to reconcile…