Bible Commentary

And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 2. was transfigured before them ] St Luke mentions that this was “as He prayed.” The glorified change may be illustrated by Mar 16:12, “He appeared in another form unto two of them.” The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 17:2”

Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom. 28. Taste of death ] Compare The valiant never taste of death but once. Jul. Caes. Act. ii. 2. St Matthew’s version of this “hard saying” indicates more … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:28”

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. 27. For ] The reason given why the higher life the soul is of priceless value: (1) The Judge is at hand who will condemn self-indulgence and all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:27”

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 26. and lose his own soul ] The Greek word translated “life” in the preceding verse is here translated “soul,” which is life in its highest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:26”

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 25. whosoever will save his life shall lose it ] See note, ch. Mat 10:39. Let Christ’s follower lose the lower life on his cross, crucify his earthly affections, and he shall win the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:25”

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 24. take up his cross ] St Luke adds “daily.” The expression, ch. Mat 10:38, differs slightly, “he that taketh not his cross,” where see note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:24”

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offense unto me: for thou savorest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. 23. Get thee behind me, Satan ] Peter takes the place of the tempter, and argues for the false kingdom instead … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:23”

Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. 22. Be it far from thee, Lord ] Literally, (1) “ may God pity thee,” i. e. “ give thee a better fate,” or (2) “ pity thyself.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:22”

From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. 21. From that time forth ] An important note of time. Now that the disciples … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:21”

Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. 20. they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ ] Lest the Galilan enthusiasm should endeavour to make Him a king. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 20. Then charged he his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:20”