Bible Commentary

And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, [thou] son of David. 31. thou Son of David ] An appeal which reflects the thought that especially signalizes this period of our Lord’s ministry, the Son of David entering upon His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 20:31”

And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, [thou] son of David. Verse 30. Two blind men] Mr 10:46, and Lu 18:35, mention only one blind man, Bartimeus. Probably he was mentioned by the other evangelists, as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 20:30”

And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 29. a great multitude ] The caravan of Galilans and others going up to Jerusalem for the Passover. Their numbers would protect them from attack in the dangerous mountain defiles leading to the capital. Jericho was at this time a flourishing city. It was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 20:29”

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. 28. a ransom ]=the price paid for the redemption of a captive from slavery. For the thought cp. Rom 3:24; 1Co 6:20 ; 1Pe 1:19. The English word is derived through … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 20:28”

And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Verse 27. Your servant] the lowest secular office, as deacon was the lowest ecclesiastical office: is often put for slave. From these directions of our Lord, we may easily discern what sort of a spirit his ministers should be of. 1. A minister … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 20:27”

But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; Mat 20:26-28 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: True greatness Greatness a word often used, and peoples ideas of it differ much. Some regard it as consisting in wealth, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 20:26”

But Jesus called them [unto him,] and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 25. Jesus called them unto him, and said ] Jesus points out the inversion of earthly ideas in the Kingdom of heaven. The gradation and contrast … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 20:25”

And when the ten heard [it,] they were moved with indignation against the two brethren. 24. they were moved with indignation ] The indignation of the “Ten” displayed the same spirit and motive as the request of the sons of Zebedee. It seemed as if the jealousies and intrigues of an earthly court were breaking … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 20:24”

And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but [it shall be given to them] for whom it is prepared of my Father. 23. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 20:23”

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. 22. Ye know not ] Observe, Jesus addresses the sons, not the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 20:22”