This paragraph opens the section that runs from verse 21 through verse 48, which requires some introductory comment. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Chapter 3 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. Esther chapter 5 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 7,065 views. The disciples the salt of the earth, and light of the world, 16. For those doing an exhaustive study of the gospel of matthew, the work of davies and allison is indispensable. It is one of the most discussed and analyzed chapters of the new testament. Matthew was also a jew, and that made his affinity with the romans a traitorous act in the eyes of the jews. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.
It is the longest and fullest continued discourse of our saviour that we have upon record in. The life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. Then we are given specific examples to illustrate the point. This section of the beatitudes is one of the most loved portions of the gospel. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. The sermon on the mount matthews is a teaching gospel. Matthew 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Matthew starts his genealogy with abraham matthew 1. Matthew 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
It contains no parables or miracle narratives, only straightforward teaching. Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Interpretation of the precepts relative to murder, anger, and injurious speaking, 21,22. This weeks reading follows the beatitudes to form the sermon on the mount 5. This word means voluntary, steadfast endurance with an emphasis on remaining under a load. The previous section mentioned that great multitudes followed him, coming from many different regions matthew 4. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Finally in matthew 5 we have the jesus famous sermon calling for everyone to love their enemies. We can suffer for the sake of jesus and the gospel, with the assurance that god has the last word. He begins jesus ministry with the sermon on the mount chapters 57, the first of five major teaching sections see also.
The opening verses of the sermon on the mount indicate that this message deals with the inner state of mind and heart that is the indispensable absolute of true christian discipleship. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Christ is not come to destroy, but confirm and fulfil, the law and the prophets, 1719. What does verse 25 and 26 refresh to in the biblical text. Matthew refers to jewish customs without explanation matthew 15. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 5 and more. This chapter is historically called the sermon on the mount because jesus went onto a mountain and his students came to him.
Matthew 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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 book of james, chapter 5 free bible commentary. Matthew baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Allison matthew 17, matthew 818, matthew 1928 international critical commentary, 1988, 1991, 1997. Of the righteousness of the scribes and pharisees, 20.
Esther in her joys, smiled upon by the king and honoured with his company at her banquet of wine, esther 5. Matthew 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Matthew presents the name of jesus and its meaning in a way that assumes the reader knows its hebrew roots matthew 1. 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 the bible. Chapter 5 the apostle, having made good his point, and fully proved justification by faith, in this chapter proceeds in the explication, illustration, and application of that truth. We find here, as throughout matthew, strong ties to the mosaic law. The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament.
Matthew chapter 5 king james version kjv alexander. Matthew 5 new international version niv introduction to the sermon on the mount. David guzik commentary on matthew 5, where jesus teaches the sermon on. According to the scriptures, it is the heart that imagines genesis 6. He began to teach them what people would consider the new way or the new covenant but was it really. It delineates the outward manifestations of character and conduct of true believers and genuine disciples. Of the righteousness of the scribes and pharisees, matthew 5.
This beatitude is mentioned in the old testament, although not in exactly the same words psalms 37. The kingdom of heaven has come near matthew working as citizens of gods kingdom matthew 14 jesus the messiah matthew 12 jesus calls the disciples matthew 34 the kingdom of heaven at work in us matthew 57 the beatitudes matthew 5. It is the longest and fullest continued discourse of our saviour that we have upon record in all the gospels. Merciful and loving father, grief and sorrow bring us back to you, lord, like little children who seek the loving arms of a beloved parent. Haman upon the fret, because he had not mordecais cap and knee, and with great indignation setting up a gallows for him, esther 5. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible.
This is the first of the five main sections that report what jesus taught in matthews gospel. Furthermore, he says to pray for everyone, even those who discriminate against you. Matthew 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. He taught them what was the evil they should abhor, and what the good they should seek and abound in. A few observations will help us as jesus deals with the law in matthew 5. This chapter, and the two that follow it, are a sermon. Matthew chapter 6 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,blessed are the poor in spirit.
Matthew 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It contains the first portion of the sermon on the mount, which will also take up chapters 6 and 7. Thus those that sow in tears shall reap in joy, but the. The verse is part of the section where the genealogy of joseph, the legal father of jesus, is listed. Matthew 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3. The preaching of this sermon may have come a little later in the chronology of the life of christ. And seeing the multitudes, he went up on a mountain, and when he was seated his disciples came to him. Matthew 5 is the fifth chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. 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. Matthew henry bible commentary verse by verse commentary on the whole bible. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. The opening verses of chapter 5 tell us that jesus has left the crowds and is teaching his disciples.
Matthew 5 seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain. In his story of the temptations he shows us jesus deliberately cho. Consider the second beatitude, blessed are those who mourn matt. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. He taught them what was the evil they should abhor, and what the good they should seek. Otherwise you have no reward from your father in heaven. Meekness and lowliness are related terms matthew 11. Christ is not come to destroy, but confirm and fulfill, the law and the prophets, matthew 5. The author arranged what jesus taught in five main sections. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain. He begins jesus ministry with the sermon on the mount chapters 57, the first of five major teaching sections see also 10. Matthew 5 and seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain.
Matthew 5, new international version niv the bible app. Matthew chapter 5 1611 kjv king james version 1 and seeing the multitudes, he went vp into a mountaine. Matthew chapter 5 king james version 1 and seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain. Matthew 5 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Portions are similar to the sermon on the plain in luke 6, but much of the material is found only in matthew. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. Matthew chapter 5 summary, jesus the holy messiah from god started his ministry. The disciples the salt of the earth, and light of the world, matthew 5. Matthew baker exegetical commentary on the new testament kindle edition by turner, david l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. In his story of the baptism of jesus he shows us jesus realizing that the hour has struck, that the call to action has come, and that jesus must go forth on his crusade. It forms the beginning of what has come to be known as the sermon on the mount which is recorded in matthew 57.
In his story of the baptism of jesus he shows us jesus realizing that the hour has struck, that the call to action has come, and that jesus must go. People do not normally think of mourning as a blessing. These passages are more than enough to identify the scriptural heart as the mind or seat of the intelligence. Matthew was a publican, or tax collector, for the roman government matthew 9. The sermon on the mount continued gods plan for a transformed heart and life previous matthew lessons list next. 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. The relation that they ought to hold towards the religion of the day, of which the law was the accepted standard matthew 5.