A CONVERSATION WITH THE TWELVE. For Matthew 18:1, the question of
precedence, _cf._ Mark 9:33 *, also Matthew 20:26 f., Mark 10:43 f.,
Luke 9:48; Luke 22:26. Mt. makes the disciples begin the discussion,
but characteristically omits the derogatory intimation that they had
been disputing. In his acco... [ Continue Reading ]
THE DUTY OF FORGIVENESS ILLUSTRATED BY THE PARABLE OF THE UNGRATEFUL
SERVANT. With Matthew 18:21 _ cf._ Luke 17:4, which makes repentance a
condition. The Rabbis taught (_Yoma,_ 86_ b)_ that one must forgive
one's brother (OT neighbour) three times (_cf._ Amos 1:3; Amos 1:6;
Amos 1:9). According to... [ Continue Reading ]