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What, in a word or two, is the parable of the laborers in the vineyard about? Before reading any further in this commentary take a moment to re-read Matthew 20:1-16 and think about this question.  The parable of the laborers in the vineyard is about ____________________. If you are anything like me you could re-read … Continue reading “Matthew 20:1-16 Commentary by Karl Jacobson”

One traditional interpretation of the parable has been to focus on 20:16 (“the last will be first,” etc.) and to insist on understanding the parable as a statement about the gift of eternal life, as the ultimate equalizer, that will be granted to all “laborers in the vineyard.” But Jesus’ parable seems to be more … Continue reading “Matthew 20:1-16 Commentary by Emerson Powery”

Pedro le pregunta a Jesús cuántas veces se debería perdonar a un miembro de la comunidad que peca contra él. En realidad es una preocupación comunitaria y Pedro está simplemente actuando como el portavoz de la misma. Su sugerencia, siete veces, es generosa ya que el número siete representa perfección o al menos una cierta … Continue reading “San Mateo 18:21-35 Comentario por Osvaldo Vena”

El perdón de corazón Perdonar de corazón ofrece cierta resistencia a ser entendido. ¿Qué significa? Es una pregunta que el Señor no responde de manera conceptual. La preocupación de Pedro es cuantitativa y hace dos preguntas al Señor. Primero pregunta: “¿cuántas veces perdonaré a mi hermano que peque contra mí?” (v. 21). Pero Pedro intuye … Continue reading “San Mateo 18:21-35 Comentario por Daniel Salazar”

There is an episode that occurs before this pericope which sheds light on Peter’s question about forgiveness. In 16:13-19, Peter surprisingly declares that he believes Jesus to be the Messiah. In response, Jesus calls Peter the rock and promises to build the church upon his leadership. It is helpful to remember that episode in which … Continue reading “Matthew 18:21-35 Commentary by Clayton Schmit”

When Jesus taught (as often as not) he taught in parables. He did this in part to meet the “prophetic” declaration of Psalm 78 to open the mouth in parables  and “dark sayings of old” (Psalm 78:2, cf. Matthew 13:35), and in part because it was a means of separating those with ears to hear … Continue reading “Matthew 18:21-35 Commentary by Karl Jacobson”

Ask a child to apologize, to admit his or her wrong-doing, and you will discover the early limits of our empathy. Being corrected is painful, for it brings to mind how we have failed, especially how we have let down those we love. Asking for forgiveness is an act of humility. And yet perhaps as … Continue reading “Matthew 18:21-35 Commentary by Eric Barreto”

Esta perícopa es parte de uno de los cinco discursos que se encuentran en el Evangelio de Mateo. Los cinco incluyen: a) sermón de la montaña, capítulos 5-7, b)  discurso relativo a la misión, capítulo 10,  c) parábolas del Reino, capítulo 13, d) discurso relativo a la comunidad, capítulo 18, y e) 23-25, discurso relativo … Continue reading “San Mateo 18:15-20 Comentario por Osvaldo Vena”

El acuerdo como autoridad pastoral de la iglesia para restituir con dignidad Un caso hipotético Este pasaje fue reelaborado a la luz de los problemas crecientes que tuvo que resolver la iglesia cristiana del primer siglo.1 El problema pastoral por excelencia es el hecho del “pecado” entendido como “injusticia” contra el hermano y contra la … Continue reading “San Mateo 18:15-20 Comentario por Daniel Salazar”

Here we have three independent pericopes brought together by Matthew dealing with an errant church member, the binding of sins, and Jesus’ great promise of his presence. The through-line of thought that Matthew seems to be employing is this: there is a traditional plan (based on Hebrew precedence) for dealing with errant church or synagogue … Continue reading “Matthew 18:15-20 Commentary by Clayton Schmit”