Bible Commentary

But how then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? 54. But how then ] Rather, how then, omit “but.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 54. But how then] Had I such a defence – shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say, that thus it must be? That … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:54”

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 53. presently ] = “immediately”; see ch. Mat 21:19. twelve legions of angels ] It is characteristic of this gospel that the authority and kingly majesty of Jesus should be suggested at a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:53”

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 52. all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword ] To this reason for non-resistance Christ added another, “The cup which my Father has given me shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:52”

And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out [his] hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear. 51. one of them ] This was St Peter, named by St John, but not by the earlier Evangelists, probably from motives of prudence. his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:51”

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 50. Friend, wherefore art thou come? ] The Greek word denotes, not friendship, but companionship. It is used in rebuke, ch. Mat 20:13 and Mat 22:12. Here the word is relative to the Rabbi, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:50”

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 49. Hail, master ] Rather, Rabbi. kissed him ] The Greek verb is forcible, kissed him with fervour or repeatedly. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And forthwith he came to Jesus,…. As soon as ever he appeared, before the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:49”

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. Verse 48. Gave them a sign] How coolly deliberate is this dire apostate! The man whom I shall kiss – how deeply hypocritical! That is he, hold him fast, seize him – how diabolically … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:48”

And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 47 56. The Arrest of Jesus St Mar 14:43-50; St Luk 22:47-53; St Joh 18:3-11 47. a great multitude with swords and staves ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:47”

Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. Rise, let us be going – That is, probably, with them. Let us go wheresoever they shall lead us. The time when I must die is come. It is no longer proper to attempt an escape, and no more time can … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:46”

Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take [your] rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 45, 46. Sleep on now Rise, let us be going ] The sudden transition may be explained either (1) by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:45”