SEV Biblia, Chapter 12:41
¶ Entonces Pedro le dijo: Seor, ¿dices esta parbola a nosotros, o tambin a todos?
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 41. Then Peter said unto him, Lord , etc.] The Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions read, our Lord: speakest thou this parable : of the master at the wedding, and his servants waiting for him, or of the housekeeper watching that his house be not broken up, or both: unto us, or unto all ? Peter was in doubt whether the above discourse was peculiarly directed to them, the apostles, as containing special instructions to them in the discharge of the ministerial work; or whether it was designed for all his disciples and followers, both in the present age, and in time to come, to the end of the world.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 41-53 - All are to take to themselves what Christ says in his word, and to inquire concerning it. No one is left so ignorant as not to know man things to be wrong which he does, and many things to be right which he neglects; therefore all are without excuse in their sin. The bringin in the gospel dispensation would occasion desolations. Not that thi would be the tendency of Christ's religion, which is pure, peaceable and loving; but the effect of its being contrary to men's pride an lusts. There was to be a wide publication of the gospel. But befor that took place, Christ had a baptism to be baptized with, fa different from that of water and the Holy Spirit. He must endur sufferings and death. It agreed not with his plan to preach the gospe more widely, till this baptism was completed. We should be zealous i making known the truth, for though divisions will be stirred up, and man's own household may be his foes, yet sinners will be converted, an God will be glorified.
Greek Textus Receptus
ειπεν 2036 5627 V-2AAI-3S δε 1161 CONJ αυτω 846 P-DSM ο 3588 T-NSM πετρος 4074 N-NSM κυριε 2962 N-VSM προς 4314 PREP ημας 2248 P-1AP την 3588 T-ASF παραβολην 3850 N-ASF ταυτην 3778 D-ASF λεγεις 3004 5719 V-PAI-2S η 2228 PRT και 2532 CONJ προς 4314 PREP παντας 3956 A-APM
Robertson's NT Word Studies
12:41 {Peter said} (eipen de ho petros). this whole paragraph from verse #22-40 had been addressed directly to the disciples. Hence it is not surprising to find Peter putting in a question. this incident confirms also the impression that Luke is giving actual historical data in the environment of these discourses. He is certain that the Twelve are meant, but he desires to know if others are included, for he had spoken to the multitude in verses #13-21. Recall #Mr 13:37. this interruption is somewhat like that on the Mount of Transfiguration (#Lu 9:33) and is characteristic of Peter. Was it the magnificent promise in verse #37 that stirred Peter's impulsiveness? It is certainly more than a literary device of Luke. Peter's question draws out a parabolic reply by Jesus (#42-48).
