Volume 13b

According to Georg Rörer

Newly published by the Ministry of the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio and Other States.

Preface.

About the origin of Rörer's Postille, the necessary information has been given in the preface to the first part of this volume. The present edition, like the Erlangen edition, is b

Table of contents

Three sermons from the birth of Christ: On the Holy Day of Christ. (First sermon:) On the history of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Matth. 1, 18-25. Luc. 2, 1-14. 1478

Dr. Martin Luther's Home Postil.

Now when they were come near Jerusalem to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, and said unto them: Go into the place which is before you, and soon

On the first Sunday of Advent.

(1) The Jews had many beautiful and glorious promises of the future Messiah or Christ their King, how he would come and establish an everlasting kingdom and deliver his people from

On the second Sunday of Advent.

That we may render unto our Lord God his due service, hearing and learning his good word, as he hath commanded and enjoined us, that we may know what he will do unto us, and what w

On the third Sunday of Advent.

That we may perform the service of our Lord God also on this holy Sunday, as he would have us serve him, and has thus called the service, "Sanctify the feast day," that is, Hear th

On the fourth Sunday of Advent.

You know that on the holy day or holiday one should serve God, that is, hear His holy word, which is the greatest and highest service of God in this world. Therefore Let us do the

On Christmas Day.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a commandment from the emperor Augustus, that all the world should be treasured. And this valuation was the very first, and c

Three sermons from the birth of Christ.

The history of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1) On this feast of the birth of our dear Lord Jesus Christ, we are to preach and learn what great good God has shown us in that

On Christmas Day.

Yesterday we heard the history and story of this feast, how the Son of God became man and was born of the Virgin Mary into this miserable world. Which is therefore written and prea

On the second day of Christ. *)

We want to act out the Gospel of the shepherds to the full. Yesterday we heard how God made His angels, the dear princes, become preachers, and sent so many glorious, beautiful, he

On the Sunday after Christmas Day.

And his father and mother marveled at the things spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this man is set for a fall and a rising of many in I

On the new year's day.

And when eight days were expired for circumcising the child, his name was called Jesus, which was called of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. This is a short gospel, t

On the day of Epiphany.

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in the land of Judaea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, the wise men came from the east to Jerusalem, saying: Where is the newborn King of t

On the first Sunday after Epiphany. *)

So that we may also show our dear Lord His service on this Sunday, you shall hear His holy word. And his parents went up to Jerusalem every year for the feast of Easter. And when h

On the second Sunday after Epiphany.*)

We should serve our Lord God every holy day, listen to him and learn what he preaches to us about Christ. Therefore, let us read the gospel we are to hear today. And on the third d

On the third Sunday after Epiphany. *)

We want to hear today's Gospel in praise of our dear Lord God. Gospel. And when he was come down from the mountain, much people followed him. And, behold, a leper came and worshipp

On the fourth Sunday after Epiphany. *)

And he entered into the ship, and his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, so that the little ship also was covered with waves; and he slept

On the fifth Sunday after Epiphany. *)

He set before them another similitude, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that sowed good seed in his field. But while the people slept, his enemy came and sowed tare

On the Sunday of Septuagint. *)

The kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. And when he had agreed with the laborers for a penny a day's wages, he se

On Sexagesimä Sunday. *)

And when there were many people together, and they hasted to him out of the cities, he said by a parable, There went out a sower to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the

On the day of the Purification of Mary. *)

And when the days of their purification came according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him unto the Lord: as it is written in the law of the Lord, Ev

On Sunday Estomihi. *)

And he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the prophets concerning the Son of ma

On Sunday Invocavit. *)

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, that he might be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he hungered. And the tempter came u

On the Sunday Reminiscere. *)

And Jesus departed thence, and escaped into the region of Tyro and Sidon. And, behold, a Canaanite woman went out of that border, and cried after him, saying, Lord, thou Son of Dav

On Sunday Oculi. *)

And he cast out a devil, which was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was cast out, that the dumb man spake. And the people marveled. But some of them said: He casts out dev

On Sunday Lätare.

After this Jesus went over the sea to the city of Tiberias in Galilee. And great multitudes followed him, because they saw the miracles which he did on them that were sick. And JEs

On Sunday Judica.

Which of you can accuse me of sin? But if I tell you the truth, why do you not believe me? He who is of God hears the word of God. Therefore you do not hear, for you are not of God

On Palm Day. *)

The next day, when many people had come to the feast and heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took palm branches and went out to meet him, crying out, "Hosanna, praise be

Passion or Historia of the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Of the history in the garden, Matth. 26; Marc. 14; Luc. 22; Joh. 18. Because the time is coming when it is especially customary to preach and contemplate the suffering and death of

The other sermon.*)

The story of what happened in the house of Caiphas the high priest, Matth. 26; Marc. 14; Luc. 22; Joh. 18. (1) Next your love heard the one part of the passion and history of the p

The third sermon.*)

Of the history that took place before the governor Pontio Pilato. Matth. 27; Marc. 15; Luc. 23; Joh. 18. 19. (1) We have now heard two parts of the Passion: first, how the Lord far

The fourth sermon.*)

From history, what Christ suffered and spoke on the cross, and from the thief to the right hand. We have heard the history of the Passion or Passion of Christ according to the text

The fifth sermon.*)

The history of how Christ was buried, John 19; Matthew 27. We have heard the passion and history of Christ's suffering, except for the last part, how he was laid in the tomb and bu

Green Thursday. *)

Today, as you know, the institution of the holy sacrament of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated. For even though this sacrament is preached daily among Chris

Char Friday. *)

When Pilate heard the word, he led JEsum out and sat down on the judgment seat in the place called High Pavement, which is called Gabbatha in the original language. Now it was the

On Easter evening. *)

From the article of our Christian faith: I believe in JEsum Christum etc., descended to hell; on the third day risen again from the dead. 1. on this paschal feast one celebrates the

On the holy day of Easter. *)

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary Jacob, and Salome, bought specimens, that they might come and anoint him. And they came unto the sepulchre on a sabbath day

Easter Monday. *)

And, behold, two of them went that same day unto a place which was sixty leagues from Jerusalem, whose name is Emmaus. And they talked with one another of all these things. And it

On Easter Tuesday. *)

While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them: Peace be with you! And they were afraid, and thought that they saw a spirit. And he said unto t

Easter Wednesday. *)

I have received it from the Lord, which I have given you. For the Lord Jesus, on the night that he was betrayed, took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and said, Take, eat; thi

On the first Sunday after Easter, Quasimodogeniti.

Now in the evening of the same Sabbath, when the disciples were gathered together, and the doors were shut, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto

On the second Sunday after Easter, Misericordias Domini.

I am a good shepherd; a good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. But a hireling that is not a shepherd, that owneth not the sheep, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the she

On the third Sunday after Easter, Jubilate. *)

Over a little one ye shall not see me; but over a little one ye shall see me: for I go unto the Father. Then said some of his disciples one to another, What is this that he saith u

On the fourth Sunday after Easter, Cantate. *)

But now I go besides him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? but because I have spoken these things unto you, your heart is filled with sorrow. But I tell

On the fifth Sunday after Easter, Rogate. *)

Verily, verily, I say to you, if you ask the Father anything in my name, he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and ye shall receive, that your

On the day of the Ascension of Christ.

From the history writes St. Lucas I have spoken the first, dear Theophile, of all that Jesus began both to do and to teach, until the day that he was taken up, after he had command

On the Sunday after the Ascension of Christ, Exaudi. *)

But when the Comforter comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will testify about me. And ye also shall testify, becau

On the holy day of Pentecost.

And when the day of Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all with one accord. And there came a swift sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house wher

On Pentecost Mount.

Thus God loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the wo

On the Sunday of Trinity.

Now there was a man among the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler among the Jews; who came to JEsu by night, and said unto him, Master, we know that thou art a teacher come from GO

On the first Sunday after Trinity. *)

Now there was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and lived all his days gloriously and joyfully. But there was a poor man named Lazarus, who lay at his door full

On the second Sunday after Trinity. *)

So that we may give thanks to our Lord God and earn our bread, let us read and hear today's holy gospel. For God Himself says that it pleases Him when one preaches and hears about

On the third Sunday after Trinity. *)

And all the publicans and sinners came near to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying: This man accepts sinners and eats with them. And he said unto them this lik

On the fourth Sunday after Trinity.

Therefore, be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Gi

On the fifth Sunday after Trinity.

Today we are to give an offering to our dear Lord God. Since He is rich and has no need of our money and gifts, we should give Him sacrifices of thanksgiving, praise Him, praise Hi

On the sixth Sunday after Trinity.

That we may do our Lord God's service and honor today, let us hear the holy gospel. For I say unto you, Except your righteousness be better than that of the scribes and Pharisees,

On the seventh Sunday after Trinity. *)

You know that in the third commandment it is commanded that one should hear and act upon God's holy word on the Sabbath. For in this way the day is sanctified to the Lord, when one

On the eighth Sunday after Trinity.

Because God has commanded us to hear His holy word, and every householder is commanded to present the same to his household. let us now also do our duty and listen to today's gospe

On the ninth Sunday after Trinity.

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward, which was reproached before him, as if he had destroyed his goods. And he challenged him, an

On the tenth Sunday after Trinity.

And when he was come nigh, he looked upon the city, and wept over it, and said, If thou knewest, thou wouldest consider in this thy time what is for thy peace. But now it is hid fr

On the eleventh Sunday after Trinity.

This service is due to our Lord God, that we preach and listen to His holy gospel every Sunday in praise and honor of Him. Thus writes St. Lucas: But he said to some who presumed t

On the twelfth Sunday after Trinity. *)

So that we may give glory and thanks to our Lord God today, we will preach and listen to His Word. And going out again from the borders of Tyri and Sidon, he came to the Sea of Gal

On the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity.

And he turned to his disciples, and said in particular, Blessed are the eyes which see that ye see. For I say unto you, That many prophets and kings would see that ye see, and have

On the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. *)

So that even you, who have not been to church today, may serve our Lord God and not become unreasonable animals, hear the holy gospel. And it came to pass, as he journeyed toward J

On the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.

That we may give thanks to our Lord God, and do this day its due, let us hear and learn God's word. For this is what God wants from us. and this is the most noble work of the holid

On the sixteenth Sunday after Trinity.

That on Sunday we honor our Lord God and thank Him for His good deeds, because He has ordained the day for this purpose. that he may be spoken of, we will hear his word in praise o

On the seventeenth Sunday after Trinity.

And it came to pass, that he entered into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees, on a sabbath day to eat bread; and they kept watch over him. And, behold, there was a man

On the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity.

So that we may also give our dear Lord God His glory, we will hear Him preach what He wants to say to us. May God have mercy on us, so that we may believe and have what He says to

On the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. *)

Then he got into the ship and crossed over again and came to his city. And, behold, they brought unto him a sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, he said t

On the twentieth Sunday after Trinity.

And Jesus answered and spake unto them again in parables, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a king that made a marriage for his son: and he sent forth his servants to call

On the twenty-first Sunday after Trinity.

There was a king whose son was sick in Capernaum. And when he heard that Jesus was come out of Judea of Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down and heal

On the twentieth Sunday after Trinity.

(1) This is one of the signs which our dear Lord Jesus Christ did soon after he was baptized in the Jordan. The first sign after his baptism, when he began to preach and to do mira

On the twenty-second Sunday after Trinity.*)

Then Peter came to him and said, "Lord, how often must I forgive my brother who sins against me? Is it enough seven times? Jesus said to him, "I tell you, not seven times, but seve

On the twenty-third Sunday after Trinity.

Then the Pharisees went and held a council, as they caught him in his speech; and they sent unto him their disciples, with Herodi's servants, saying: Master, we know that thou art

On the twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity.

On Sundays, one should hear God's word, as God commanded in the third commandment, saying, "You shall keep the holiday holy," that is, honor it so that it becomes holy. Such But th

On the twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity. *)

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of by Daniel the prophet, that it shall stand in the holy place, then let him that is in the land of Jud

On the twenty-sixth Sunday after Trinity.

But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory, and all nations will be gathered before him. And he shall

Explanation of the Gospels

Open this section of Luther's works.

On Christmas Day.

For it will be a different trouble for them than in the former time, when it was easy in the land of Zebulun, and in the land of Naphtali, and afterward it was harder by the way of

Of the innocent little children. *)

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and tarry t

About the Historia of the conversion of St. Paul. *)

And the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man, whose name was Saul. And they stoned Stephen, who cried out, saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. But he kn

On the day of the Purification of Mary. *)

And when the days of their purification were come according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him unto the Lord: as it is written in the law of the LOR

On the day of the Annunciation.

The feast of the conception of our Lord Jesus Christ is approaching. In honor, praise and thanksgiving of the same we want to present this Evan The feast is about the Gospel, so th

On the day of the Holy Trinity. *)

And it came to pass after these sayings, about eight days, that he took Peter, John, and Jacob, and went up into a mountain to pray. And as he prayed, the form of his countenance w

On the day of St. John the Baptist.

In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest of the order of Abia, named Zacharias, and his wife of the daughters of Aaron, whose name was Elizabeth. Now they were both

On the day of the Visitation of Mary.

And Mary arose in those days, and went up into the mountains to the end of the city of Jude, and came into the house of Zacharias, and greeted Elizabeth. And it came to pass, when

On the day of Mary Magdalene. *)

But one of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. And behold, there was a woman in the city who was a sinner. And whe

St. Michael's Day.

You know that today one should hear God's holy word. Therefore, let us let our Lord God be our preacher, and let us be his disciples and hear his holy word. Thus writes St. Matthew

A common form of exhorting the audience to common prayer at the end of the sermon.

My dear friends!

Chronologically ordered compilation

of the sermons contained in the thirteenth volume of Luther's Sämmtliche Schriften. On the fifth Sunday after Epiphany. R....... 1630

Saying - Register

containing the scriptural passages explained in the thirteenth volume of Luther's Sämmtliche Schriften.*) 8, 1. ff. 2268.

Subject Register

The first volume is the thirteenth volume of Luther's Sämmtliche Schriften. Communion. 1. the doctrine of the Lord's Supper. it is proper to preach the Lord's Supper on some specia