Bible Commentary

But what think ye? A [certain] man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work today in my vineyard. 28. two sons ] representing the sinners who first refused to do God’s will, but repented at the preaching of John; and the Pharisees who, having “the righteousness which is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:28”

And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. Verse 27. We cannot tell.] Simplicity gives a wonderful confidence and peace of mind; but double dealing causes a thousand inquietudes and troubles. Let a man do his utmost to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:27”

But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet. 26. But if we shall say, Of men; wefear the peoplerather, “the multitude.” In Luke (Lu20:6) it is, “all the people will stone us””stoneus to death.” for all hold John as aprophetCrooked, cringing hypocrites! No wonder Jesus … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:26”

The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? Verse 25. The baptism of John] Had John a Divine commission or not, for his baptism and preaching? Our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:25”

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things. 24. I also will ask you one thing ] This form of argument was usual. The question of the Elders was really an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:24”

And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? 23 27. The Authority of Christ is questioned Mar 11:27-33; Luk 20:1-8. 23. By what authority … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:23”

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Mat 21:22 And all things whatsoever ye ask in prayer believing. Faith in prayer Alexander the Great had a famous but indigent philosopher in his court. This adept in science was once particularly straitened in his circumstances. To whom should he apply, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:22”

Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this [which is done] to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. 21. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:21”

And when the disciples saw [it,] they marveled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! 20. they marvelled ] It was rather the power and wonder of the act than the deeper significance of it that moved the disciples. The miracle was to them an “act of power” ( ), or a “wonder” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:20”

And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward forever. And presently the fig tree withered away. Verse 19. He saw a fig tree in the way] , By the road side. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:19”