Henry alford the greek new testament matthew commentary. An outcome of this production was the new testament for english readers 4 vols. Matthew presents jesus christ as the jesus as the meshiach nagid, the messiah the king, the lion of the tribe of judah. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew and more. There are, to be sure, parables in the old testament, but christs use of this device exceeded any previous conception of it, and are still, some 2,000 years afterward, the marvel of all who study them. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. Matthew that same day jesus went out of the house and.
This parable is found in all three synoptic gospels. The servants said unto him, wilt thou then that we go and gather them up. The word and providence of god have a black and dark side toward sin and sinners, but a bright and pleasant side toward the people. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Matthew bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The kingdom of heaven both the gospel dispensation, and the inward kingdom. David guzik commentary on matthew, where jesus teaches in parables. Free bible commentary and bible guide on matthew in simple. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. This method allows the reader to study and reflect on a sectionor a part of a section and then return.
We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Matthew, new international version niv the bible app. Then you will come out with a clear understanding of what the scripture is teaching. We see that doubt causes fear, but we also see a hint of how we can combat that fear and get it under control. The gospel of matthew sermon outlines this material is from, a web site containing sermon outlines and bible studies by mark a. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Another parable put he forth unto them, saying as the former parable sets forth the condition of the gospel church state until the end of the world. The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament. The gospel of matthew introduction the book of matthew has always occupied a position of high esteem in the faith and life of the church. An overview of matthew is essential, because we need to understand the whole context to see what jesus was trying to get across to us.
And there were gathered unto him great multitudes, so that he entered into a boat, and sat. A particular bible translation may divide the chapter into only seven parables, but there are eight parables in matthew. The next step is to enter your payment information. This commentary is designed tobe used in many differen ways. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one. The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelists community and the other jews, particularly with its sharp. Matthew new international version niv the parable of the sower. Parables are real life stories with a deeper meaning of truth. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the gospel of matthew the new international commentary on the new testament. I had to do it in one to two pages, doublespaced, with one inch margins.
Christs care of it, the devils enmity against it, the mixture there is in it of good and bad in this world, and the separation between them in the other world. Moses silent prayers of faith prevailed more with god than israels loud outcries of fear. So, matthew begins his account of the life of jesus christ. On the same day jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. The gospel of matthew emphasizes the saying of jesus, including ten parables not found in any other gospel. In my matthew class, at foothills christian college, i was given the assignment of summarizing matthew. The gospel of matthew occupies first place in all extant witnesses to the text of the four gospels and in all early lists of the canonical books of the new testament r. Matthew did not write the first book about jesus life. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use.
James rosscup writes that this was the great work in the life of the versatile dean of canterbury. All manner of sin and blasphemy the word rendered blasphemy. Matthew, tyndale new testament commentary, page 11. It is evident that, in this passage, both are included, as the different kinds are compared together. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version and the new revised standard. The reasons for parables on that day jesus went out of the house and sat by the seaside. The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. As long as peter kept his focus on christ, he could do the impossible, but once he began walking by sight, fear gripped him. The absence of the latter feature requires us as readers to make sense of the comparison with the empire of heaven that introduces each parable. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. Matthew organizes many of them here in matthew some later in the book so that we can better.
His reasons for this methods will be noted more fully under matt. They are all very brief and have no section of explicit interpretation. The gospel of matthew the new international commentary on. Matthew contains christs explanation of his use of parables as a way of teaching.
Read matthew commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The outlines were developed in the course of my ministry as a preacher of the gospel. From the statement in the ancient greek text, it is difficult to tell what the book of the genealogy refers to. And great multitudes were gathered together to him, so that he got into a boat and sat. Matthew commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
The pillar of cloud and fire came behind them, where they needed a guard, and it was a wall between them and their enemies. Matthew s emphasis on the old testament preparation for the gospel makes it. Usually the eighth is combined with the seventh parable. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. We had a book that contained all the remedies for any illness we might contract. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. Another parable put he forth the two former parables relate chiefly to unfruitful hearers. It was not created to be read like an ordinary book, but is a verse by verse study of the gospel of matthew that is divided into small sections.
He proposed to them another parable the former parables relate chiefly to unfruitful hearers. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Through the parable of the mustard seed in matthew. Today, the roman empire appears only in history books and crumbling ruins, but people sing praise to jesus all over the world. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. Study matthew using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to.
Jesus tells the parable of the mustard seed and the yeast in vv. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three synoptic gospels. The gospel of matthew a chapter by chapter analysis. Matthew commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Read matthew commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Parables used common, everyday people and situations to teach things that are. T download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Matthew collected taxes, but he became one of jesus 12 special friends matthew 9. Under its control, he was no longer able to do the impossible. It tells how israels messiah, rejected and executed in israel, pronounces judgement on israel and its leaders and becomes the salvation of the gentiles. This book of the bible uses more old testament quotes than any other. Commentaries for matthew chapter parables of the secret kingdom. The kingdom of heaven both the gospel dispensation in the world, and the kingdom of grace in the souls of true believers, especially the former. The gospel of matthew the new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by france, r.
When we turn to matthew, we turn to the book which may well be called the most important single document of the christian faith, for in it we have the fullest and the most systematic account of the life. But when it grows, it is the largest of all garden plants. The student is also referred to supplemental material which will help in studying these chapters in matthew. But when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in its branches. When god is the object, it is properly rendered blasphemy. He said, the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Chapter 2 matthew chapter 1 matthew chapter 1 the genealogy of jesus thebookofthegenerationofjesuschrist,thesonofdavid, thesonofabraham.