_CRITICAL NOTES_ Matthew 22:1. ANSWERED.—What? Obviously the unspoken murderous hate, restrained by fear, which had been raised in the rulers’ minds and flashed in their eyes, and moved in their gestures (_Maclaren_). The use of this word would rather suggest the idea that some conversation not rep... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Matthew 22:15. ENTANGLE.—_Ensnare_ (R.V.), as a fowler ensnares a bird. The Pharisees “set a trap” for Jesus. Matthew 22:16. THEIR DISCIPLES.—The old Pharisees who had challenged His authority keep in the background, that the sinister purpose of the question may not appear; but the... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Matthew 22:23. THE SADDUCEES.—The article is properly omitted in the R.V. See note on Matthew 3:7. That the Pharisees had an understanding with them also seems likely from what is said both in Matthew 22:15, which seems a general introduction to the series of questions, and in Matth... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Matthew 22:35. A LAWYER.—The precise distinction between the “lawyer” and the other scribes rested, probably, on technicalities that have left little or no trace behind them. The word suggests the thought of a section of the scribes who confined their attention to the law, while th... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Matthew 22:44. SIT THOU ON MY RIGHT HAND.—As having gloriously finished the work which was given Thee to do, and in which I rest satisfied and well pleased (_Morison_). As My co-regent, having power equal to Mine (_Carr_). _MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Matthew 22:41_ A coun... [ Continue Reading ]