Bible Commentary

And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. 14. persuade ] By bribes. Euripides says “they say that gifts persuade even gods.” ( Medea, 964.) The soldiers might readily believe that Pilate was open to the same inducement which persuaded them. secure you ] “Make you free from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:14”

saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him [away] while we slept. 13. while we slept ] The penalty for which would be death. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 13. His disciples came by night] This was as absurd as it was false. On one hand, the terror … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:13”

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, And when they were assembled … – They deemed the matter of so much importance as to justify the calling together of the great council of the nation. Notwithstanding all their caution, it was plain that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:12”

Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. 11 15. The Roman Guards are bribed. This important testimony is given by St Matthew only 12. large money ] Literally, many pieces of silver, a largesse. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:11”

Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. 10. go tell my brethren that they go ] i. e. tell my brethren (of my Resurrection), in order that they may go. my brethren ] The disciples; “He named them brethren, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:10”

And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshiped him. 9. as they went to tell his disciples ] These words are omitted in the best MSS. All hail ] Literally, Rejoice; the Greek salutation, both on meeting … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:9”

And they departed quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. And they departed quickly – Joyful at the news, and wishing to impart it to all, they fled to find the disciples, and to tell them that the Lord was risen. With fear and great … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:8”

And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. 7. tell his disciples ] “And Peter” (Mark). Peter, more than the rest, would be longing for the Lord’s return to win forgiveness. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:7”

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 6. he is risen ] As in ch. Mat 27:64, He rose. So also in next verse. see the place where the Lord lay ] In order that they might be convinced of the fact. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:6”

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 5. Fear not ye ] The pronoun “ye” is emphatic in the original. A contrast with the alarm of the soldiers is implied. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:5”