SEV Biblia, Chapter 12:35
Estn ceidos vuestros lomos, y vuestras lmparas encendidos;
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Luke 12:35
Verse 35. Let your loins] Be active, diligent, determined ready; let all hinderances be removed out of the way; and let the candle of the Lord be always found burning brightly in your hand. See on ver. 37.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 35. Let your loins be girded about , etc.] With the girdle of truth, ( Ephesians 6:14) keeping close to the doctrines of the Gospel, abiding faithfully by them, even unto death: the allusion is either to the eating of the first passover, ( Exodus 12:11) or rather to servants, who, in these eastern countries, wore long garments; and therefore, when in business, used to gather them up, and gird them about them, that they might perform their service with greater strength, more ease, quicker dispatch, and less hinderance: the phrase denotes readiness for business: and your lights burning . The Vulgate Latin version adds, in your hands; meaning torches that were held in the hand: and may design either the Scriptures of truth, which were to be a light or lamp unto them, guiding and directing them in the ministration of the Gospel; or the lamps of profession, which should be kept clear and bright, and good works, becoming them, that should so shine before men, that all may see them, and glorify God. The allusion is to persons waiting at a wedding in the night, with torches and flambeaus in their hands.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 22-40 - Christ largely insisted upon this caution not to give way to disquieting, perplexing cares, Mt 6:25-34. The arguments here used ar for our encouragement to cast our care upon God, which is the right wa to get ease. As in our stature, so in our state, it is our wisdom to take it as it is. An eager, anxious pursuit of the things of thi world, even necessary things, ill becomes the disciples of Christ Fears must not prevail; when we frighten ourselves with thoughts of evil to come, and put ourselves upon needless cares how to avoid it. I we value the beauty of holiness, we shall not crave the luxuries of life. Let us then examine whether we belong to this little flock Christ is our Master, and we are his servants; not only workin servants, but waiting servants. We must be as men that wait for their lord, that sit up while he stays out late, to be ready to receive him In this Christ alluded to his own ascension to heaven, his coming to call his people to him by death, and his return to judge the world. We are uncertain as to the time of his coming to us, we should therefor be always ready. If men thus take care of their houses, let us be thu wise for our souls. Be ye therefore ready also; as ready as the goo man of the house would be, if he knew at what hour the thief woul come.
Greek Textus Receptus
εστωσαν 2077 5749 V-PXM-3P υμων 5216 P-2GP αι 3588 T-NPF οσφυες 3751 N-NPF περιεζωσμεναι 4024 5772 V-RPP-NPF και 2532 CONJ οι 3588 T-NPM λυχνοι 3088 N-NPM καιομενοι 2545 5746 V-PPP-NPF
Robertson's NT Word Studies
12:35 {Be girded about} (estwsan periezwsmenai). Periphrastic perfect passive imperative third plural of the verb perizwnnumi or perizwnnuw (later form), an old verb, to gird around, to fasten the garments with a girdle. The long garments of the orientals made speed difficult. It was important to use the girdle before starting. Cf. #17:8; Ac 12:8. {Burning} (kaiomenoi). Periphrastic present middle imperative, already burning and continuously burning. The same point of the Parable of the Ten Virgins (#Mt 25:1-13) is found here in condensed form. this verse introduces the parable of the waiting servants (#Lu 12:35-40).
