Bible Commentary

For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 18. verily ] The Hebr. Amen is retained in the Greek text. This particle is used ( a) to confirm the truth of what has been said. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:18”

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. B. The Kingdom of Heaven is a fulfilment of the law, Mat 5:17-48. Stated generally, Mat 5:17-20. 17. I am come ] Lit. I came. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:17”

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 16. Let your light so shine ] The word translated “shine” is rendered “giveth light” in the preceding verse. It would be better to use the same English word in both cases. So … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:16”

Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 15. a bushel ] Rather, the bushel, i. e. the common measure found in every Jewish house. Strictly speaking, the modius, translated “bushel,” denoted a smaller measure equal … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:15”

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 14. the light of the world ] See Joh 8:12, where Jesus says of Himself “I am the light of the world.” Cp. Php 2:15, “Ye shine as lights (rather ‘luminaries’) in the world.” a city that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:14”

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. (2) Their responsibility, Mat 5:13-16. 13. Ye are the salt of the earth ] Here the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:13”

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 12. so persecuted they the prophets ] Persecution is a test and token of true discipleship, that which naturally brings distress and despair to men will bring delight in the kingdom of God. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:12”

Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you,] and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you – Reproach you; call you by evil and contemptuous names; ridicule you because you are Christians. Thus, they said of Jesus that he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:11”

Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 10, 11. for righteousness’ sake. for my sake ] Observe these limitations. The cause in which a man suffers is everything. Many Galilan zealots who had been persecuted, reviled, traduced, when they rose against Herod or the Roman power … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:10”

Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 9. peacemakers ] not only in the sense of those who heal dissension. Peace is used in a deeper sense, “the peace of God,” Php 4:7; “the peace of Christ,” Col 3:15. children of God ] These are most akin to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 5:9”