Bible Commentary

And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head. 20. the Son of man ] The origin of this expression as a Messianic title is found in Dan 7:13: “I saw in the night visions, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:20”

And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 19. We are not told whether this scribe, thus brought face to face with privation and hardship, was daunted like the young ruler (ch. Mat 19:16), or persevered like the sons of Zebedee (ch. Mat 20:22). Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:19”

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. 18 22. Fitness for Discipleship. Luk 9:57-62 St Luke names three instances, and places the scene of the incident in Samaria. The instances are typical of the way in which Jesus deals with different characters. To one attracted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:18”

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare [our] sicknesses. 17. Isa 53:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges That it might be fulfilled … – This passage is found in Isa 53:4. Our English translation of that important passage is, Surely … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:17”

When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with [his] word, and healed all that were sick: 16. with his word ] not by a touch, as in the case of leprosy and fever. Christ never laid his hand on demoniacs. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:16”

And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. 15. the fever left her ] The completeness and suddenness of the cure prove the miraculous nature of it. ministered unto them ] Eager, as good housewives are to return to their work. unto them ] There is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:15”

And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever. 14. Peter’s house ] From Joh 1:44 we learn that Bethsaida was the city of Andrew and Simon Peter. Either then (i) they had changed their home to Capernaum, or (2) Bethsaida was close to Capernaum. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:14”

And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, [so] be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. He was healed in that self-same hour – This showed decisively the goodness and power of Jesus. No miracle could be more complete. There could be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:13”

But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 12. outer darkness ] i. e. the darkness outside the house in which the banquet is going on. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The children of the kingdom – That is, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:12”

And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. 11. sit down ] i. e. recline at a feast. The image of a banquet is often used to represent the joy of the kingdom of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:11”