Bible Commentary

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. ( ) Adultery, 27 32. 28. to lust after her i. e. “with a view to lust after her.” in his heart ] Contrast with the pure in heart, Mat 5:8. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:28”

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery – See the notes at Mat 5:21. Our Saviour in these verses explains the seventh commandment. It is probable that the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:27”

Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. Verse 26. The uttermost farthing.] . The rabbins have this Greek word corrupted into kordiontes, and , kontrik, and say, that two prutoth make a kontarik, which is exactly the same with those words in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:26”

Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. 25. Agree ] Lit. be friendly with. The participle in the orig. conveys the idea of continuance. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:25”

Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 24. before the altar ] Stay the sacrifice, though begun, for God will not accept it unless the heart be free from anger, and the conscience from offence. It is an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:24”

Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee; 23. if thou bring thy gift to the altar ] i. e. thy offering, such as a lamb or a pair of doves. rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee ] that thy brother hath … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:23”

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. 22. I say ] A … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:22”

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: ( a) Instances from the Decalogue, Mat 5:21-37. ( a) Murder, Mat 5:21-26. 21. Ye have heard ] Rather, ye heard either in the service of the synagogue … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:21”

For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 20. scribes ] See note, ch. Mat 7:29. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Your righteousness – Your holiness; your views of the nature … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:20”

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them,] the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 19. Again addressed to the Apostles as teachers. The union of doing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:19”