Luke 12:54-59 · Interpreting the Times

54 He said to the crowd: "When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, 'It's going to rain,' and it does. 55 And when the south wind blows, you say, 'It's going to be hot,' and it is. 56 Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that you don't know how to interpret this present time?

57 "Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right? 58 As you are going with your adversary to the magistrate, try hard to be reconciled to him on the way, or he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge turn you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison. 59 I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. "

Interpreting the Times
Luke 12:54-59
Understanding Series
by Craig A. Evans
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12:54–56 Jesus’ address now shifts from the disciples to the crowd. The theme of the end times continues, however. People are able to recognize changes in the weather (rain from west, that is, the Mediterranean Sea; heat from the south, that is, the Negev Desert), but as hypocrites they are oblivious to the meaning of this present time. Discerning the weather may pose no problem, but they are completely undiscerning when it comes to recognizing that God has made salvation possible through Jesus. To receive Jesus means salvation, but to reject him means …

Baker Publishing Group, Understanding the Bible Commentary Series, by Craig A. Evans