And (1) it came to pass, [that] on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon [him] with the elders, (1) The Pharisees, being overcome with the truth of Christ's doctrine, propose a question about his outward callin... [ Continue Reading ]
(2) Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time. (2) It is nothing new for those who are knowledgable of the very sanctuary of God's holy place to be the greatest enemies of Christ,... [ Continue Reading ]
(3) And they (a) watched [him], and sent forth (b) spies, which should feign themselves just men, (c) that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and (d) authority of the governor. (3) The last refuge the false prophets have to destroy the true prophets is... [ Continue Reading ]
And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the (e) person [of any], but teachest the way of God truly: (e) You are not moved by favour of any man: and by "person" he means outward circumstances, for if a man judges according to these, t... [ Continue Reading ]
But he perceived their (f) craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? (f) Craftiness is a certain diligence and subtle knowledge to do evil, which is achieved by much use and great practise in matters.... [ Continue Reading ]
(4) Then came to [him] certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, (4) The resurrection of the flesh is affirmed against the Sadducees.... [ Continue Reading ]
And Jesus answering said unto them, The (g) children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: (g) "The children of this world" refers here to those who live in this world, and not those that are wholly given to the world (and therefore contrary to the children of light), as above in (Luke 16... [ Continue Reading ]
Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the (h) children of the resurrection. (h) That is, men who partake in the resurrection: for as we truly say that they will indeed live who will enjoy everlasting bliss, so do those indeed rise who... [ Continue Reading ]
For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all (i) live unto him. (i) That is, before him: a saying to take note of, for the godly do not die, though they die here on earth.... [ Continue Reading ]
(5) And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? (5) Even though Christ is the son of David according to the flesh he is also his Lord (because he is the everlasting Son of God) according to the spirit.... [ Continue Reading ]
(6) Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; (6) We must avoid the example of the glory-seeking and covetous pastors.... [ Continue Reading ]
Which devour widows' (k) houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. (k) By the figure of speech metonymy, "houses" is understood to mean the goods and substance.... [ Continue Reading ]