Bible Commentary

And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. 5, 6. Christ’s Little Ones. Mar 9:37 The thought of Jesus passes from the dispute among His disciples to the care of His little ones, the young in faith, who, if they have the weakness, have also the humility of little children. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:5”

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 4. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself ] He who shall be most Christ-like in humility (see Php 2:7-9) shall be most like Christ in glory. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 4. Whosoever therefore … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:4”

And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 3. be converted ] Literally, be turned. The Greek word is used in a literal sense, except here and Act 7:39; Act 7:42. shall not enter ] much less be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:3”

And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 2. set him in the midst of them ] St Mark adds, “when He had taken him in His arms.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 2. A little child] But this child could walk, for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:2”

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Ch. Mat 18:1-4. A Lesson in Humility. The Kingdom of Heaven and Little Children Mar 9:33-37; Luk 9:46-48. 1. At the same time ] “in that hour.” The preceding incident and our Lord’s words had again … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 18:1”

Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. 27. a piece of money ] Literally, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 17:27”

Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. 26. then are the children free ] “the sons are exempt from tribute.” The deduction is, “Shall He whom thou hast rightly named the Son of God pay tribute to the Temple of his Father?” The Romans called their sons … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 17:26”

He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? 25. prevented ] anticipated him by answering his thoughts. To prevent is (1) to “go before,” “to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 17:25”

And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute [money] came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? 24 27. Jesus pays the half shekel of the Sanctuary Peculiar to St Matthew 24. they that received ] i. e. “the collectors of.” After the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 17:24”

And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry. Verse 23. They were exceeding sorry] Since the conversation on the mount, with Moses and Elijah; Peter, James, and John could have no doubt that their Lord and Master must suffer, and that it was for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 17:23”