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The connection of the phrase with the house of David gives the title messianic overtones and may indicate an allusion to a phrase in Hannah’s song of praise (1 Sm 2:10), “the horn of his anointed.”. sermon v. sermon vi. Tradition from the second century has given the name of Luke to the author. Together with the Acts of the Apostles, it makes up a two-volume work which scholars call Luke–Acts; together they account for 27.5% of the New Testament. * [1:69] A horn for our salvation: the horn is a common Old Testament figure for strength (Ps 18:3; 75:5–6; 89:18; 112:9; 148:14). * [1:34] Mary’s questioning response is a denial of sexual relations and is used by Luke to lead to the angel’s declaration about the Spirit’s role in the conception of this child (Lk 1:35). If you are one of our rare donors, you have our gratitude and we warmly thank you. 19And the angel said to him in reply, “I am Gabriel,* who stand before God. At the beginning of his two-volume work Luke shows those who play crucial roles in the inauguration of Christianity to be wholly a part of the people of Israel. 5 In the days of King Herod of Judaea there lived a priest called Zechariah who belonged to the Abijah section of the priesthood, and he had a wife, Elizabeth by name, who was a descendant of Aaron. Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. preface. 16and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. 32o He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,* and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: 68 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited his people, he has set them free. 21 Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah and were surprised that he stayed in the sanctuary so long. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. Most people donate because Catholic Online is useful. ', 34 Mary said to the angel, 'But how can this come about, since I have no knowledge of man?'. 39 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. 61But they answered her, “There is no one among your relatives who has this name.” The Canticle of Zechariah. 28 He went in and said to her, 'Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favor! John is great in the sight of the Lord (Lk 1:15); Jesus will be Great (a LXX attribute, used absolutely, of God) (Lk 1:32). 15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord; he must drink no wine, no strong drink; even from his mother's womb he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. 24After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying, We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. By alluding to Old Testament themes in Lk 1:17, 19 such as the coming of the day of the Lord and the dawning of the messianic era, Luke is presenting his interpretation of the significance of the births of John and Jesus. 25“So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.”k. 65Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. * [1:46–55] Although Mary is praised for being the mother of the Lord and because of her belief, she reacts as the servant in a psalm of praise, the Magnificat. In both the angel Gabriel appears to the parent who is troubled by the vision (Lk 1:11–12, 26–29) and then told by the angel not to fear (Lk 1:13, 30). Copy link. 15for he will be great in the sight of [the] Lord. The infancy narrative finishes with the scene in the Temple in which our Lord, still an adolescent, talks to the teachers of the Law and leaves them amazed at the wisdom of his answers (Luke 2:46-47). 59* When they came on the eighth day to circumciseh the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, The narrative uses early Christian traditions about the birth of Jesus, traditions about the birth and circumcision of John the Baptist, and canticles such as the Magnificat (Lk 1:46–55) and Benedictus (Lk 1:67–79), composed of phrases drawn from the Greek Old Testament. He was by profession a physician; and some ancient writers say, that he was very skillful in painting. d. [1:7] Gn 18:11; Jgs 13:2–5; 1 Sm 1:5–6. 59 Now it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, 60 but his mother spoke up. If you donate just $5.00, or whatever you can, Catholic Online could keep thriving for years. Outline of the Gospel of Luke 24 Luke States His Purpose (1:1–4) 29 God Visits His People (1:5–80) 33 A Savior Is Born (2:1–52) 59 The Precursor and the Son of God (3:1–4:13)78 Jesus’ Mission as Messiah (4:14–44) 97 Calling Disciples and Answering Pharisees (5:1–6:11) 109 Gospel of Luke Commentary St. Ambrose of Milan Commentary on Luke Prologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you shall name him John. If Catholic Online has given you $5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 98% of our readers don't give; they simply look the other way. The word "synoptic" is from the Greek and means "at a glance." 63He asked for a tablet and wrote, “John is his name,” and all were amazed. 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; 48 because he has looked upon the humiliation of his servant. 38Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. sermon ii. 42 She gave a loud cry and said, 'Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. 57When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. 39During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, 2 It would be better for such a person to be thrown into the sea with a millstone round the neck than to be the downfall of a single one of these little ones. 22But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. His Gospel is considerably longer than St. Matthew's, his two books are about as long as St. Paul's fourteen Epistles: and Acts exceeds in length the Seven Catholic Epistles and the Apocalypse. sermon iii. 15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news.i The Lord is with you.'. And indeed the hand of the Lord was with him. Info. 43 Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? Luke Chapters « Prev; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23; 24; Next » 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us, 2 as these were handed down to us by those who from the outset were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, title page: a commentary upon the gospel according to saint luke. Luke, well-educated in classical Greek and noted for his literary talent, wrote his Gospel and a sequel, the Acts of the Apostles, which follows the Gospel of John. Catholic Commentary; Gospel of Luke; Excerpts. sermon iv. 49 for the Almighty has done great things for me. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. 72 and show faithful love to our ancestors, and so keep in mind his holy covenant. 11 Then there appeared to him the angel of the Lord, standing on the right of the altar of incense. 13 Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles [] from Jerusalem, 14 and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. Mary’s role as believer in the infancy narrative should be seen in connection with the explicit mention of her presence among “those who believed” after the resurrection at the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 1:14). * 58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.g 14 He will be your joy and delight and many will rejoice at his birth. The Gospel of Luke - YouTube. Announcement of the Birth of Jesus. John will go before the Lord (Lk 1:16–17); Jesus will be Lord (Lk 1:43; 2:11). The Canticle of Zechariah. 77 to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins. 20But now you will be speechless and unable to talk* until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”j, 21Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah and were amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary. Even many scholarly non-believers have called it "the most beautiful book ever written." * [1:17] He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah: John is to be the messenger sent before Yahweh, as described in Mal 3:1–2. * [1:26–38] The announcement to Mary of the birth of Jesus is parallel to the announcement to Zechariah of the birth of John. 65 All their neighbours were filled with awe and the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of Judaea. * [1:43] Even before his birth, Jesus is identified in Luke as the Lord. 22 When he came out he could not speak to them, and they realised that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. The naming of the child John and Zechariah’s recovery from his loss of speech should be understood as fulfilling the angel’s announcement to Zechariah in Lk 1:13, 20. At the end of the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 21:20; 22:3; 23:6–9; 24:14–16; 26:2–8, 22–23) he will argue that Christianity is the direct descendant of Pharisaic Judaism. * [1:68–79] Like the canticle of Mary (Lk 1:46–55) the canticle of Zechariah is only loosely connected with its context. 73 This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham. * [1:15] He will drink neither wine nor strong drink: like Samson (Jgs 13:4–5) and Samuel (1 Sm 1:11 LXX and 4QSama), John is to be consecrated by Nazirite vow and set apart for the Lord’s service. St. Luke was a native of Antioch, the capital of Syria. 27to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.l Holy is his name. Luke’s Gospel is clearly written for Gentile converts: it traces Christ’s genealogy, for example, back to Adam, the “father” of the human race rather than to Abraham, the father of the Jewish people. [1:51] Ps 89:10; 118:15; Jer 32:17 (39:17 LXX). The Gospel of Luke is the only Gospel that begins with a short preface addressed to a specific individual, Theophilus. Because there is no specific connection of the canticle to the context of Mary’s pregnancy and her visit to Elizabeth, the Magnificat (with the possible exception of v. 48) may have been a Jewish Christian hymn that Luke found appropriate at this point in his story. 12Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him. Again like Mary’s canticle, it is largely composed of phrases taken from the Greek Old Testament and may have been a Jewish Christian hymn of praise that Luke adapted to fit the present context by inserting Lk 1:76–77 to give Zechariah’s reply to the question asked in Lk 1:66. It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. 74 that he would grant us, free from fear, to be delivered from the hands of our enemies. The Gospel according to Luke (Greek: Εὐαγγέλιον κατὰ Λουκᾶν, romanized: Euangélion katà Loukân ), also called the Gospel of Luke, or simply Luke, tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you. He continued as king until his death in 4 B.C. and to grant us that, 74rescued from the hand of enemies, without fear we might worship him 75in holiness and righteousness. 30 but the angel said to her, 'Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God's favour. But he could only make signs to them and remained dumb. 9according to the practice of the priestly service, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense.e Catholic Doors Ministry presents AN OUTLINE OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE. 7But they had no child,* because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced in years.d What is known is that he wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles—over a quarter of the New Testament. He is cast, moreover, in the role of the Old Testament fiery reformer, the prophet Elijah, who according to Mal 3:23 (Mal 4:5) is sent before “the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.”. Mary Visits Elizabeth. And he lived in the desert until the day he appeared openly to Israel. 43And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord* should come to me? * [1:5–2:52] Like the Gospel according to Matthew, this gospel opens with an infancy narrative, a collection of stories about the birth and childhood of Jesus. 1:1-1:4 • Dedication to Theophilus 1:5-1:25 • The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold 1:26-1:38 • The Birth of Jesus Foretoldd 1:39-1:45 • Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:46-1:56 • Mary's Song of Praise commentary of s. cyril, patriarch of alexandria, upon the gospel of st. luke. Luke the Evangelist is one of the Four Evangelists—the four traditionally ascribed authors of the canonical gospels. 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us. 53The hungry he has filled with good things; 55according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”f. * [1:13] Do not be afraid: a stereotyped Old Testament phrase spoken to reassure the recipient of a heavenly vision (Gn 15:1; Jos 1:9; Dn 10:12, 19 and elsewhere in Lk 1:30; 2:10). The Gospel of Luke is the first volume of Luke-Acts, which was composed by "Luke the beloved physician," a traveling companion of St. Paul (Col 4:14). 79to shine on those who sit in darkness and death’s shadow, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”, 80The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.u. 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. * [1:78] The daybreak from on high: three times in the LXX (Jer 23:5; Zec 3:8; 6:12), the Greek word used here for daybreak translates the Hebrew word for “scion, branch,” an Old Testament messianic title. 17He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah* to turn the hearts of fathers toward children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.”h * [1:5] In the days of Herod, King of Judea: Luke relates the story of salvation history to events in contemporary world history. 56Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. 75 to serve him in holiness and uprightness in his presence, all our days. 78 because of the faithful love of our God in which the rising Sun has come from on high to visit us. 66 All those who heard of it treasured it in their hearts. [1:48] 11:27; 1 Sm 1:11; 2 Sm 16:12; 2 Kgs 14:26; Ps 113:7. z. 39 When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they … Have the most comfortable period of your life. Based on the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition, this volume leads readers through a penetrating study of the Gospel of Luke, using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. 29But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 33and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”p May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. The style of the Gospel is superior to any N.T. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Internal Evidence.—The internal evidence may be briefly summarized as follows: The author of Acts was a companion of If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. V) Christology in Luke’s Gospel A) Christological Titles: • : Titles from Mark retained Christ, Son of God, Son of Man, Son of David, King of Jews • New emphases in Luke’s Gospel: Jesus is Lord (of Israel, and of all nations); Savior (of all, but esp. 44For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. And possibly the sexiest ;) Watch later. ', 18 Zechariah said to the angel, 'How can I know this? * He will be filled with the holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb,g 62 and made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him called. After the announcement is made (Lk 1:14–17, 31–33) the parent objects (Lk 1:18, 34) and a sign is given to confirm the announcement (Lk 1:20, 36). The Gospel according to Luke - Λουκᾶν - is one of Four Gospels of the New Testament of the Bible - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. 49The Mighty One has done great things for me, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.b, 52He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones. Christian historians of all denominations respect Luke's gospel as a meticulous historical record. 45Blessed are you who believed* that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”u, The Canticle of Mary. He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. Introduction – Luke 1:5; Endorsements & Reviews “Luke the historian, pastoral theologian, and literary craftsman has found a … A. Copyright 2019-2021 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy, On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti). p. [1:33] Dn 2:44; 7:14; Mi 4:7; Mt 28:18. t. [1:42] 11:27–28; Jgs 5:24; Jdt 13:18; Dt 28:4. y. 11the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. * [1:76] You will go before the Lord: here the Lord is most likely a reference to Jesus (contrast Lk 1:15–17 where Yahweh is meant) and John is presented as the precursor of Jesus. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 44 Look, the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. 53 He has filled the starving with good things, sent the rich away empty. 4so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. Thank you. And the angel left her. * 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit,s The Early Church Fathers ascribed to him authorship of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, which would mean Luke contributed over a quarter of the text of the New Testament, more than any other author. 36 And I tell you this too: your cousin Elizabeth also, in her old age, has conceived a son, and she whom people called barren is now in her sixth month. 52 He has pulled down princes from their thrones and raised high the lowly. 'No,' she said, 'he is to be called John. Stay up to date with the latest news, information, and special offers. This description is applied to God in Ps 18:3 and is here transferred to Jesus. The date and place of composition are uncertain, but many date the Gospel to 63–70 ce, others somewhat later. * [1:19] I am Gabriel: “the angel of the Lord” is identified as Gabriel, the angel who in Dn 9:20–25 announces the seventy weeks of years and the coming of an anointed one, a prince. 2just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,b 10 And at the hour of incense all the people were outside, praying. 5In the days of Herod, King of Judea,* there was a priest named Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah; his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.c Making use of a formal, literary construction and vocabulary, the author writes the prologue in imitation of Hellenistic Greek writers and, in so doing, relates his story about Jesus to contemporaneous Greek and Roman literature. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. 8Once when he was serving as priest in his division’s turn before God, St. Luke was a Syrian born in Antioch and one of the earliest converts to Christianity. * [1:7] They had no child: though childlessness was looked upon in contemporaneous Judaism as a curse or punishment for sin, it is intended here to present Elizabeth in a situation similar to that of some of the great mothers of important Old Testament figures: Sarah (Gn 15:3; 16:1); Rebekah (Gn 25:21); Rachel (Gn 29:31; 30:1); the mother of Samson and wife of Manoah (Jgs 13:2–3); Hannah (1 Sm 1:2). Apart from Lk 1:76–77, the hymn in speaking of a horn for our salvation (Lk 1:69) and the daybreak from on high (Lk 1:78) applies more closely to Jesus and his work than to John. Luke starts his Gospel there, and there he concludes it. As a second- or third-generation Christian, Luke acknowledges his debt to earlier eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, but claims that his contribution to this developing tradition is a complete and accurate account, told in an orderly manner, and intended to provide Theophilus (“friend of God,” literally) and other readers with certainty about earlier teachings they have received. 32 He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. It is largely, however, the composition of Luke who writes in imitation of Old Testament birth stories, combining historical and legendary details, literary ornamentation and interpretation of scripture, to answer in advance the question, “Who is Jesus Christ?” The focus of the narrative, therefore, is primarily christological. The RESource Introduction to the Gospel of Luke The visual introduction to Luke’s gospel uses the reading from Isaiah ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me….’ that Jesus quotes during a service in the Synagogue at Nazareth at the beginning of his public ministry ( Luke 4:16-21) as a key to the interpretation of this Gospel. 'What will this child turn out to be?' 16 and he will bring back many of the Israelites to the Lord their God. 23Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home. 18Then Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? Luke is not only interested in the words and deeds of Jesus, but also in the larger context of the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises of God in the Old Testament. sermons viii and ix. St. Luke is one of the most extensive writers of the New Testament. a commentary upon the gospel according to saint luke. 2 as these were handed down to us by those who from the outset were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word. The loose connection between the hymn and the context is further seen in the fact that a few Old Latin manuscripts identify the speaker of the hymn as Elizabeth, even though the overwhelming textual evidence makes Mary the speaker. He will be called John.”i Buy Gospel of Luke (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture) by Gadenz, Pablo T. (ISBN: 9780801037009) from Amazon's Book Store. 64Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God.j h. [1:17] Sir 48:10; Mal 3:1; 3:23–24; Mt 11:14; 17:11–13. 14And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 3 I in my turn, after carefully going over the whole story from the beginning, have decided to write an ordered account for you, Theophilus. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Gospel of Luke (Catholic … The narrative of John’s circumcision also prepares the way for the subsequent description of the circumcision of Jesus in Lk 2:21. Shopping. 30Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 38 Mary said, 'You see before you the Lord's servant, let it happen to me as you have said.' Here and in Lk 3:1–2 he connects his narrative with events in Palestinian history; in Lk 2:1–2 and Lk 3:1 he casts the Jesus story in the light of events of Roman history. For Luke Jesus’ public life is a continuous progress toward Jerusalem. The first in a five-part series on the Gospel of Luke. * [1:32] Son of the Most High: cf. * [1:36–37] The sign given to Mary in confirmation of the angel’s announcement to her is the pregnancy of her aged relative Elizabeth. 1Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us,a 76 And you, little child, you shall be called Prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare a way for him. 51 He has used the power of his arm, he has routed the arrogant of heart. The particular focus of the announcement of the birth of Jesus is on his identity as Son of David (Lk 1:32–33) and Son of God (Lk 1:32, 35). I am an old man and my wife is getting on in years.'. * [1:45] Blessed are you who believed: Luke portrays Mary as a believer whose faith stands in contrast to the disbelief of Zechariah (Lk 1:20). 66All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, “What, then, will this child be?” For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. 79 to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow dark as death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. 50 and his faithful love extends age after age to those who fear him. Share. Herod the Great, the son of the Idumean Antipater, was declared “King of Judea” by the Roman Senate in 40 B.C., but became the undisputed ruler of Palestine only in 37 B.C. * [1:20] You will be speechless and unable to talk: Zechariah’s becoming mute is the sign given in response to his question in v. 18. 60but his mother said in reply, “No. ©2021 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, He will drink neither wine nor strong drink, He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, You will be speechless and unable to talk, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Explore more inspirational selections here. Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed. 13But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid,* Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. 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In this section Luke announces many of the themes that will become prominent in the rest of the gospel: the centrality of Jerusalem and the temple, the journey motif, the universality of salvation, joy and peace, concern for the lowly, the importance of women, the presentation of Jesus as savior, Spirit-guided revelation and prophecy, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. n. 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