Matthew 26 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Praying always gives us access to the only strength that worksgods. Matthew collected taxes, but he became one of jesus 12 special friends matthew 9. According to mark, who must be considered as peculiarly accurate in what relates to peter, his gospel having been revised by that apostle, christ addressed. The dictionary defines watch as keeping awake in order to guard.
A disciple on matthew 26 then one of the twelve, called judas iscariot, went unto the chief priests, and said unto them, what will ye give me, and i will deliver him unto you. So with it jesus emphatically denies coming to destroy the law. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Mary and joseph are betrothedthats just a fancy word for engaged. I use it often and find it a great help in understanding both the exegetical and hermaneutical aspects of a passage. The more christs servants and their services are cavilled at, the more he manifests his acceptance. God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and apply that and other passages in that book of job as a type of christ.
So the early christians gave matthews name to the whole book. Matthew 26 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. He had a full and clear prospect of all the sufferings that were before him. The bible book of matthew with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. But gods word makes it clear that watching is to be included as a specific element of prayer. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. It tells how israels messiah, rejected and executed in israel, pronounces judgement on israel and its leaders and becomes the salvation of the gentiles. Weak implies little strength, while without strength, powerless suggests no strength. None of them stood beside jesus and said, i have given my life to this man. And saith unto peter, what, could ye not watch with me one hour. This volume of the new american commentary matthew is a solid reference and generally adheres to an evangelical religious worldview. Now this chapter contains a general enforcement of all those laws by promises of reward in case of obedience on the one hand, and. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry.
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. Digression 1 john and isaiah 40 chapter 4 digression 2 the wilderness temptations 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. Fear them not therefore when the apostles saw the gospel so greatly despised, and recollected the small number of believers, they might be apt to throw away hope even for the future. And he cometh unto the disciples unto the three from whom he had withdrawn himself a little way.
The spirit of the law and reconciliation matthew 5. And as they were eating, jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, take, eat. The story of the death of christ, though a tragical one, is gospel, gladtidings. Matthew 26 commentary jesus turmoil and the disciples. In this sleep they forgot the promise which they had made in the thirtyfifth verse. Greek scholar spiros zodhiates says the greek word behind weak means without strength, powerless.
This aspect of prayer is often neglected and overlooked. How gentle a rebuke was this, and how kind an apology. Though he was neither delivered from fear, nor freed from anxiety, yet he interrupted the ardor of prayer, and administered this consolation. Matthew did not write the first book about jesus life. In matthews gospel, the teaching of jesus is finished. Matthew 26 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. 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. The story of the death of christ, though a tragical one, is gospel, gladtidings, because he died for us. Christ took with him into that part of the garden where he suffered his agony, only those who had witnessed his glory in his.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of matthew in the bible new international version. The great commandment is a great framework matthew 22. We forget too easily that jesus became one of us, became flesh. Matthew rattles off a long genealogy of jesus with three sets of fourteen generations. Matthew 26 bible commentary matthew henry complete.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Matthew 26 1 and it came to pass, when jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples, 2 ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and. Matthew 26 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god.
A few peter and john, at least followed back to see what would happen at a distance. He gave it to them and said, each of you drink from it, mat 26. 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. Craig keener offers up a good, practical, nontechnical commentary on matthew in volume one of the ivp new testament commentary series. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on matthew 1. Matthew 26 king james bible kjv book of matthew bible.
The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelists community and the other jews, particularly with its sharp. These are all of the chapters of the book of matthew. The book of matthew, chapter 26 king james version. Commentary on matthew 26 by matthew henry blue letter bible. I weep when i remember how often these disciples stand for us. Even if called as one of the twelve, the light continually exposing our nature must cause us to either repent and seek his mercy and healing, or harden us into a selfish traitor. God has all the strength, and we have none to fight spiritual battles of any kind. Perhaps it was not just the approaching physical torture that jesus dreaded as he made this plea to his father.
Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, take this and eat it, for this is my body. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. Matthew free bible study commentary in simple english. Where there is true love in the heart to jesus christ, nothing will be thought too good to bestow upon him. Barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. For believers are not required to be so constant in prayer as never to cease from conversing with god. For this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for. So with it jesus emphatically denies coming to destroy the. Study matthew 26 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to. Study guide for matthew 26 by david guzik blue letter bible. And he cometh to the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith to peter, what, could ye not watch with me one hour. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
It seems a supernatural heaviness had fallen upon them. Christ now meets this doubt, by declaring that the gospel would be widely spread, would at length rise superior to all the hindrances which might arise from men, and. Read matthew 26 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to peter, so, you men could not keep watch with me for one hour. The commentary itself is a modest 402 pages which means that keener doesnt cover as much as he could, or as much as the reader would like. The precepts that follow in this and the following book either relate to some particular matters or are repetitions and explications of the foregoing institutions.
Matthew 26 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Matthew 26, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Verily i say unto you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world. Those who would have christs presence in the gospel passover, must do what he. For every microsecond of eternity with the possible two exceptions of his time in marys womb and his human babyhood, he had enjoyed a level of consciousness, involvement, control, and communication with god the father that no other human could even begin to.
Therefore he also both watched and prayed, matthew 26. Matthew 26 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. All of you will be made to stumble because of me matthew 26. Matthew 26 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. After the genealogy breakdown, matthew dives into the actual birth of jesus. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three synoptic gospels. Matthew 26 1 and it came to pass, when jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples, 2 ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the son of man is betrayed to be crucified. Jamieson, fausset, and brown john wesleys notes matthew henry peoples commentary nt robertsons word pictures nt scofield. Matthew bible book with full chapters new international. Study matthew 26 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. In these last days leading up to his betrayal and crucifixion he. The three he took with him, peter, james, and john, after he had finished his prayer. A free bible version and commentary on matthews gospel in easyenglish.
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