Bible Commentary

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 29. learn of me ] i. e. “become my disciples;” an idea also conveyed by the word “yoke,” which was used commonly among the Jews for the yoke of instruction. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 11:29”

Come unto me, all [ye] that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 28. Come unto me ] Jesus does not give rest to all the heavy laden, but to those of them who show their want of relief by coming to Him. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 11:28”

All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and [he] to whomsoever the Son will reveal [him.] 27. are delivered ] Rather, were delivered. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges All things are delivered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 11:27”

Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 26. Even so, Father: for ] Translate: “yea Father [I thank thee] that, &c.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mat 11:26 Even so, Father: for so it seemeth good in Thy sight. Submission to ,our Fathers will In order to cherish … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 11:26”

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 25. answered and said ] A Hebraism=“spake and said.” prudent ] Rather, intelligent, acute. The secrets of the kingdom are not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 11:25”

But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgment, than for thee. Verse 24. But – it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom] , the land of the Sodomites; i.e. the ancient inhabitants of that city and its neighbourhood. In … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 11:24”

And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 23. Capernaum ] See map. Although Capernaum was truly exalted unto heaven in being our Lord’s “own city,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 11:23”

But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. Verse 22. But – it shall be more tolerable] Every thing will help to overwhelm the impenitent at the tribunal of God-the benefits and favours which they have received, as well as the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 11:22”

Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 21. Chorazin ] is identified with Kerazeh, two and a half miles N. of Tell Hum. The ruins here are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 11:21”

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: 20 24. The Cities that repented not St Luk 10:13-15, where the words form part of the charge to the seventy disciples. It is instructive to compare the connection suggested by the two evangelists. In St … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 11:20”