Bible Commentary

The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 20. All these things have I kept ] Like St Paul he was “touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.” Php 3:6. from my youth up ] These words which seem unsuitable to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 19:20”

Honor thy father and [thy] mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Mat 19:19 Honour thy father and thy mother. Honouring parents Implies: I. Obedience. Keep their commands (Col 3:20; Eph 6:1-3). II. Respect, reverence. III. Regard their opinions. Do not despise them or ridicule them. IV. Respect their habits. May be different … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 19:19”

He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 18. Which? ] Accurately “what sort of commandments.” Comp. this enumeration with that in ch. Mat 15:19. Here, as there, the commandments proceed in order from the 6th … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 19:18”

And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is,] God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 17. Why callest thou me good? ] Here, but not in the parallel passages in Mark and Luke, the leading MSS. read, “Why askest thou me … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 19:17”

And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 16. one came ] “Came one running, and kneeled to him” (Mark). “A certain ruler,” i. e. one of the rulers of the synagogue, like Jairus. The “decemvirate” (see ch. Mat 4:23) of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 19:16”

And he laid [his] hands on them, and departed thence. 15. laid his hands on them ] No unmeaning act, therefore infants are capable of receiving a blessing, though not conscious of an obligation. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He laid his hands on them – Mark says he blessed them. That … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 19:15”

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 14. of such is the kingdom of heaven ] Love, simplicity of faith, innocence, and above all, humility, are the ideal characteristics of little children, and of the subjects of the kingdom. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 19:14”

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put [his] hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. 13. Then were there brought unto him little children ] It appears that it was customary for Jewish infants to be taken to the synagogue to be blessed by the Rabbi. Smith’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 19:13”

For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from [their] mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive [it,] let him receive [it.] 12. eunuchs = “unmarried.” Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 19:12”

But he said unto them, All [men] cannot receive this saying, save [they] to whom it is given. 11. this saying ] viz. that it is not good to marry. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges All men cannot receive this saying – The minds of people are not prepared for this. This … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 19:11”