Bible Commentary

The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, Conversation of Jesus with the Sadducees respecting the resurrection – See also Mar 12:18-27; Luk 20:27-38. Mat 22:23 The same day came the Sadducees – For an account of the Sadducees, see the notes at Mat 3:7. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:23”

When they had heard [these words,] they marveled, and left him, and went their way. 23 33. The Sadducees tempt Jesus. The Condition of the Future Life Mar 12:18-27; Luk 20:27-38 23. the Sadducees ] See note ch. Mat 3:7. This is the only direct contact of the Sadducees with Jesus. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:22”

They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s. 21. Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar’s ] The Jewish doctors laid down the principle that “He is king whose coin passes current.” St Paul … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:21”

And he saith unto them, Whose [is] this image and superscription? 20. superscription ] Rather, inscription or effigy. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 20. Whose is this image and superscription?] He knew well enough whose they were; but he showed the excellency of his wisdom, 3dly, in making them answer to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:20”

Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 19. they brought unto him a penny ] A Denarius, bearing probably the image of Tiberius. The Jewish coins were not impressed with the effigy of their kings. Herod Philip, alone of his family, out of flattery to the Emperor, had caused his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:19”

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, [ye] hypocrites? Mark hath the same, Mar 12:15-17. So hath Luke, Luk 20:23-26. Our Saviour, saith Luke, perceived their craftiness, how subtlety they went about to entrap him. He calls them to show him the tribute money. The Jews had two sorts of money, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:18”

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 17. Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not? ] The injunction, “thou mayest not set a stranger over thee” (Deu 17:15), was interpreted to mean that the Jews should pay tribute to no foreign power. But … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:17”

And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any [man]: for thou regardest not the person of men. 16. their disciples with the Herodians ] An unnatural coalition, for the Pharisees represented … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:16”

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in [his] talk. 15 22. The Temptation of the Herodians. The Tribute Money Mar 12:13-17; Luk 20:20-25. 15. how they might entangle him ] Literally, ensnare, as a fowler ensnares birds. The Greek word is used here only in N.T. All the previous … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:15”

For many are called, but few [are] chosen. Many are called, but few are chosen – Our Saviour often uses this expression. It was probably proverbial. The Jews had been called, but few of them had been chosen to life. The great mass of the nation was wicked, and they showed by their lives that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:14”