Luke 13:26

"When once the master of the house has risen up and has shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ then he will answer and tell you, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from.’"

Key Reflection

This passage illustrates that salvation is a matter of recognizing Jesus as the master and seeking entrance through faith. Those who approach without genuine knowledge or relationship will be denied, highlighting the importance of true belief and discipleship.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 26. We have eaten, &c. Comp. Mt 7:22,23. To have eaten with one is evidence of acquaintanceship or friendship. So the sinner may allege that he was a professed follower of Jesus, and had some evidence that Jesus was his friend. There is no allusion here, how- ever, to the sacrament. The figure is taken from the customs of men, and means simply that they had professed attachment, and perhaps supposed that Jesus was their friend. In thy presence. With thee--as one friend does with another. Thou hast taught. Thou didst favour us, as though thou didst love us. Thou didst not turn away from us, and we did not drive thee away. All this is alleged as proof of friendship. It shows us-- 1st.

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