Bible Commentary

But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. 25. he had not to pay ] He had wasted in extravagance the provincial revenues, or the proceeds of taxation. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:25”

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 24. ten thousand talents ] Even if silver talents are meant, the sum is enormous at least two million pounds of our money. It was probably more than the whole annual revenue of Palestine at this time; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:24”

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. 23. a certain king, which would take account of his servants ] The picture is drawn from an Oriental Court. The provincial governors, farmers of taxes, and other high officials are summoned before a despotic sovereign to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:23”

Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 22. Until seventy times seven ] i. e. an infinite number of times. There is no limit to forgiveness. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Till seven times? – The Jews caught that a man was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:22”

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 21. till seven times? ] The Rabbinical rule was that no one should ask forgiveness of his neighbour more than thrice. Peter, who asks as a scribe a scribe’s question, thought he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:21”

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. 20. two or three ] In the smallest gathering of His followers Christ will be present. A derivative ( synaxis) of the Greek word in the text came to be used among the early Christians for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:20”

Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 19. The slight digression is continued. Christ thinks of His Church. Not only shall your decisions be ratified, but your … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:19”

Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 18. Taking up the word “Church,” Jesus passes from its present meaning the ruling body in the synagogue to its meaning in the future. The ruling body … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:18”

And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell [it] unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican. 17. tell it unto the church ] The word “church” (Grk. ekklesia) is found only here and ch. Mat 16:18 in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:17”

But if he will not hear [thee, then] take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. But if he will not hear thee … – That is, if he spurns or abuses you, or will not be entreated by you, and will … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:16”