The christian is called to show unconditional love, but the christian is not called to unconditional approval. Clear, easy to read, great pastoral resource carsons commentary on matthew, maybe the best out of the expositors series. Matthew 7, new king james version nkjv the bible app. They come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. It has been proposed that the significance of the term sheeps clothing pertains specifically to the israelites. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. Henry alford 18101871 the new testament for english readers matthew commentary. Judge not refers to an unfavorable and condemnatory judgment. Book 1 of 29 in the macarthur new testament commentary series. 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.
Give not that which is holy unto dogs that is, talk not of the deep things of god to those whom you know to be wallowing in sin. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. Matthew 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Talk not of high degrees of holiness, for instance, to the former. Jesus still says it is ok to remove the speck in your brothers eye i. This method allows the reader to study and reflect on a sectionor a part of a section and then return. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. The jews were highly criminal here, and yet had very excellent maxims against it, as may be seen in schoettgen. The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament. All attempts to make out any evident connection with the immediately preceding context are, in our judgment, forced.
Matthew chapter 7 matthew henry complete commentary on. David guzik commentary on matthew 7, where jesus continues his teaching of. The rest of the sermon on the mount does not fit into a tightly knit structure beyond the level of the individual paragraphs. 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. Matthew 7 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Matthew 1 7 the macarthur new testament commentary hardcover august 8, 1985 by john macarthur author 4.
Chapter 10 the sending forth of the twelve apostles. The rest of the sermon on the mount does not fit into a tightly knit structure. Our lord still has in view the prophecy of daniel da 12. Matthew 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. Matthew chapters 12 the genealogy, birth and infancy of the king. Matthew 7 this chapter continues and concludes christs sermon on the mount, which is purely practical, directing us to order our conversation aright, both toward god and man. Matthew, one of the disciples of christ, wrote from his perspective matthew, chapter selection, bible commentary some patients experience spread from rohypnol for sale. Each of these studies is designed for students to reach greater depths of understanding the hebrew scriptures. Matthew 7 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Noted especially for jesus sermon on the mount in chapters 5 7, matthew is the source of the beatitudes 5. Matthew chapter 1 kjv king james version hello onnye.
Another reason is, that christ intended to comfort his disciples, that they might not cease to bestow their labors on the elect of god in teaching the gospel, though. 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. That these verses are entirely supplementary is the simplest and most natural view of them. Matthew 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged. Prayer includes asking and getting answers from god. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Esther presents her petition to the king for her life and the life of her people, esther 7. The widespread failure of otherwise devoted people to observe this injunction is tragically regrettable.
Matthew states after chapter 7 that however guarded ones words, they will finally betray him 12. Matthew 7 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 7 and more. Matthew chapter 7 summary is a continuation of jesus sermon on the mount, from chapter five. Matthew is one of the most quoted books of the bible. These exhortations are pointed against rash, harsh, and uncharitable judgments, the thinking evil, where no evil seems, and speaking of it accordingly. When he was six hundred years old, he came with his family into the ark genesis 7. Matthew 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Jesus states the golden rule in the sermon on the mount 7. Some rules concerning censure and reproof, matthew 7. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. The parable of the wise man who built his house upon a rock, matthew 7.
Chapter 7 we are now to attend the second banquet to which the king and haman were invited. Matthew is presenting jesus as the king and part of jesus mission was to proclaim the arrival or imminence of the kingdom. Matthew 7 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Feb 03, 2018 commentary on the book of genesis matthew henry 1662 1714 this is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on the bible, this one is on genesis, the first book of. Matthew 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Matthew 1 7 the macarthur new testament commentary macarthur, john on. Esther chapter 7 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Christ concludes his sermon, and the people are astonished at his doctrine, matthew 7. Matthew chapter 5 matthew chapter 6 matthew chapter 7 matthew chapter 8 matthew chapter 9 matthew chapter 10 matthew chapter 11 matthew chapter 12 matthew chapter matthew chapter 14 matthew chapter 15 matthew chapter. Study guide for matthew 7 by david guzik blue letter bible.
In scripture god tells us to cling to the good, and expose evil, and you cant do that unless you are discerning between right and wrong and that takes judgment. Carson once again has written one of the best commentaries on a particular book of the bible. Matthew presents the name of jesus and its meaning in a way that assumes the reader knows its hebrew roots matthew 1. This chapter continues and concludes christs sermon on the mount, which is purely. The book of matthew has always occupied a position of high esteem in the faith and life of the church. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of matthew. Matthew bible book with full chapters new king james. Matthew did not write the first book about jesus life. The impression which christs doctrine made upon his hearers, matthew 7. Judge not, that ye be not judgedto judge here does not exactly mean to pronounce.
Matthew 7, new international version niv the bible app. Matthew 1 7 the macarthur new testament commentary. Of the foolish man who built his house, without a foundation, on the sand, matthew 7. Gospel of matthew verse by verse ministry international.
Jesus made it a positive command, enriching its meaning and underscoring that. Chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 digression 3 judge not chapter 8 digression 4 let the dead bury their dead digression 5 legion and the gadarene pigs chapter 9 digression 6 the table manners of jesus chapter 10 digression 7 matthew 10. This commentary is designed tobe used in many differen ways. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. Gospel of matthew summary the life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. I would even say that his commentary on matthew is on par with his pillar commentary on john. D 100 and which is the first service order book of the. Exhorts the people to enter in at the strait gate,14. So the early christians gave matthews name to the whole book. Matthew chapter 7 explained discover the 66 books of the.
As a rule to the disciples in preaching the gospel. These selections come from the third of the three chapters that comprise matthews sermon on the mount matthew 57. These are all of the chapters of the book of matthew. Matthew refers to jewish customs without explanation matthew 15. Noahs obedience to this heavenly vision, genesis 7. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. This does not mean that we shouldnt discern between right and wrong. The book that is, this is the book, the verb being elegantly omitted, according to the custom of the hebrews, and also of the greeks and romans. These verses are to read in context of verse 1 and do not judge. And so it was, when jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes matthew 7. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged. The book of matthew is our first in a series of bible studies. This book of matthew study is an introductory level study and is our recommended starting point for learning about torahbased messianic bible study. Matthew with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. Chapter 9 the calling of matthew and further acts of power. A caution given us to take heed of false prophets, matthew 7. The conclusion of the whole sermon, showing the necessity of universal obedience to christs commands, without which we cannot expect to be happy, matthew 7. Our lord warns men against rash judgment and uncharitable censures, 15. Matthew chapter 7 kjv king james version 1 judge not, that ye be not judged 2 for with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged. Matthew 7 new international version niv judging others. Matthew 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Matthew 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The first one being about judging others, the second about seeking for heavenly intervention and the third on doing unto others as you would like them to do unto you. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Discerning and judging, however, are two different things.
Matthew collected taxes, but he became one of jesus 12 special friends matthew 9. The student is also referred to supplemental material which will help in studying these chapters in matthew. Matthew starts his genealogy with abraham matthew 1. The gospel of matthew a chapter by chapter analysis. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Read his fascinating brief biography henry alford and phil johnsons related commentsp. In the book of tobit there is a passage in which the aged tobias teaches his. Gospel of matthew 7 commentary new testament matthew. Commentaries for matthew chapter 7 appropriate judgment. When ye pray, use not vain repetitions a multiplicity of words without meaning, or uttered without seriousness, reverence for god, sincerity, or faith. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. This chapter continues and concludes christs sermon on the mount, which is purely practical, directing us to order our conversation aright, both toward god and man.
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