Bible Commentary

Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord. 51, 52. The Scribes of the Kingdom of Heaven 52. instructed unto the kingdom of heaven ] The new law requires a new order of Scribes who shall be instructed unto the kingdom of heaven instructed in its mysteries, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:51”

And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Verse 50. Into the furnace of fire] See the note on Mt 8:12. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible And shall cast them into the furnace of fire,…. [See comments on Mt 13:42] Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:50”

So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, 49. So shall it be at the end of theworld, c.(See on Mt 13:42).We have said that each of these two parables holds forth the sametruth under a slight diversity of aspect. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:49”

Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. 48. Which, when it was full, theydrew to shorefor the separation will not be made till thenumber of the elect is accomplished. and sat downexpressingthe deliberateness with which the judicial separation will … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:48”

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 47 50. The Parable of the Net, in St Matthew only 47. a net, that was cast into the sea ] The reference is to the large drag-net or seine [Greek the word in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:47”

Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 46. Who, when he had found one pearlof great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought itTheone pearl of great price, instead of being found by accident, as inthe former case, is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:46”

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 45, 46. The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, in St Matthew only Here the story is of one who succeeds in getting what he strives to obtain. The Jewish or the Greek “seekers after God,” possessing many pearls, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:45”

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 44. The Parable of the Hid Treasure, in this Gospel only In ancient times, and in an unsettled … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:44”

Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. 43. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun ] Cp. Dan 12:3, “Then they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:43”

And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 42. And shall cast them into afurnace of firerather, “the furnace of fire”: there shall be wailing andgnashing of teethWhat terrific strength of languagethe”casting” or “flinging” expressive ofindignation, abhorrence, contempt (compare Psa 9:17;Dan 12:2): “the furnace offire” denoting … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:42”