Bible Commentary

For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. 50. whosoever shall do the will of my Father ] “These which hear the word of God and do it” (Luk 8:21). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 50. Whosoever … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:50”

And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 49. Behold my mother and my brethren ] The new life subverts the old relationships. By the spiritual birth new ties of kindred are established. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 49. And he stretched forth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:49”

But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? Verse 48. Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?] The reason of this seeming disregard of his relatives was this: they came to seize upon him, for they thought he was distracted. See Mr … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:48”

Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 47. thy brethren ] It is a point of controversy whether these were (1) the own brothers of Jesus, sons of Joseph and Mary, or (2) sons of Joseph by a former marriage, or (3) cousins, sons … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:47”

While he yet talked to the people, behold, [his] mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 46 50. Jesus is sought by His Mother and Brethren. The true Mother and Brethren of Jesus Mar 3:31-35; Luk 8:19-21 The account is given with very slight variation by the three Synoptists. But see … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:46”

Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last [state] of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation. 45. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:45”

Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth [it] empty, swept, and garnished. 44. empty ] Properly, at leisure. To have cast out a sin does not make a man safe from sin, there must be no leisure in the Christian life. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:44”

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. 43. dry places ] The waterless desert uninhabited by man was regarded by the Jews as the especial abode of evil spirits. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 43 45. A Figure to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:43”

The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon [is] here. 42. The queen of the south ] So correctly and not a queen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:42”

The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and, behold, a greater than Jonah [is] here. 41. in judgment with ] More exactly, stand up in the judgment, i. e. in the day of judgment, beside. When on the day … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 12:41”