Countenance [ε ι δ ε α]. Rev., more correctly, appearance. The word occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. It does not refer to the face alone, but to the general aspect. Wyc., looking. As lightning. In effulgence. Each evangelist's account of the resurrection emphasizes different particulars. M... [ Continue Reading ]
He goeth before you [π ρ ο α γ ε ι]. He is in the act of going. See on Matthew 26:32.... [ Continue Reading ]
All hail [χ α ι ρ ε τ ε]. The ordinary Greek form of salutation.... [ Continue Reading ]
Large money [α ρ γ υ ρ ι α ι κ α ν α]. Lit., sufficient money. Enough to bribe them to invent a lie.... [ Continue Reading ]
We will persuade [π ε ι σ ο μ ε ν]. i e., satisfy or appease. Compare Galatians 1:10. "Do I conciliate men or God ?" Secure you [υ μ α ς α μ ε ρ ι μ ν ο υ ς π ο ι η σ ο μ ε ν]. Lit., make you without care. The word secure, however, is, etymologically, a correct rendering. It is from the Latin se =... [ Continue Reading ]
Worshipped [π ρ ο σ ε κ υ ν η σ α ν]. As in ver. 9. Prostrated themselves. The first time that the disciples are described as doing so.... [ Continue Reading ]
Came to. Verse 17 evidently describes the impression made by seeing him at a distance. Possibly from feeling of modesty they had not ventured close to him. Jesus now approaches and addressed them. Spake - saying [ε λ α λ η σ ε ν λ ε γ ω ν]. Two different words are here used to express speech, with a... [ Continue Reading ]
Teach [μ α θ η τ ε υ σ α τ ε]. Rev., rightly, make disciples of. In the name [ε ι ς τ ο ο ν ο μ α]. Rev., correctly, "into the name." Baptizing into the name has a twofold meaning. 1. Unto, denoting object or purpose, as eijv metanoian, unto repentance (Matthew 3:11); eijv afesin aJmartiwn, for th... [ Continue Reading ]
End of the word [σ υ ν τ ε λ ε ι α ς τ ο υ α ι ω ν ο ς]. Rev., in margin, and lit., consummation of the age. The current age is meant; and the consummation is coincident with the second coming of Christ, after the Gospel shall be been proclaimed throughout the world. "The Savior's mind goes not fart... [ Continue Reading ]