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. Verse 6 then is guiding one who might, with discerning judgment, approach someone about unrighteousness or sin in their life. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry. This is the bible verse that seems to be most popular in our present day.
Sermons from matthew 4 the gospel of matthew introduction introduction 1. The necessity of strictness in conversation urged upon us, matthew 7. The original koine greek, according to westcott and hort, reads. In the king james version of the bible the text reads. Jesus categorically says that there are people that will not accept your attempt at admonitioncorrection dogspigs no matter how genuine and nonjudgmental, but will only turn it on you in some negative and harmful way. 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. Unless god is opening someones mind to spiritual understanding, they will treat. The christian is called to show unconditional love, but the christian is not called to unconditional approval. Gospel of matthew 1 commentary new testament matthew.
Matthew free bible study commentary in simple english. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast you your. 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. The king of israel despaired of it and grew weary of waiting. Free download or read online matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible pdf epub book. True righteousness matthew 6 21 the kings principles. Check out these helpful resources biblical commentary childrens sermons hymn lists. We are to share the gospel, but, when it becomes apparent that the gospel is not welcome, we are to move on. An excellent discussion of the relation between matt.
The king urged esther, a third time, to tell him what her request was, for he longed to know, and repeated his promise that it should be granted, v. Some rules concerning censure and reproof, matthew 7. Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. It is unlikely that jesus delivered all of these teachings at one sitting.
This method allows the reader to study and reflect on a sectionor a part of a section and then return. If the king had now forgotten that esther had an errand to him, and had not again asked what it was, she. Yeshua begins chapter 7 with an admonition against judging others. Matthew 7 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
The reserve which will not give things holy to dogs. Instead of doing it to be seen of men, pray to thy father who is in secret. 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. By matthew shaded area click chart to enlarge jesus birth and early years leading up to the sermon on the mount matthew 1 7 source. With this commandment the sermon on the mount reaches its summit. Ask, seek, knock theological commentary by mike nappa jesus exhortation to ask, seek, knock in prayer seems a carte blanche promise that god will give anything you or i. The king in humour, and haman out of humour, meet at esthers table. Matthew 7, new international version niv the bible app. Some may misunderstand this to be the case, but i john 5. 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. Then in verse 6, christ tempers these admonitions and shows us the difference. Dogs were not pets in those days but roving scavengers. We cannot expect to receive good things from god, if we do not fair things, and that which is honest, and lovely, and of good report among men.
Is it true that god has given us a blank check to ask anything of him just as one might ask a genie in a fairy tale. We are not to expose the gospel of jesus christ to those who have no. Matthew 7 new international version niv bible youtube. Read introduction to matthew do not give what is holy to the dogs. 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. The obvious limitation to this promise is sufficiently indicated by in matthew 7. Many times throughout the gospels, jesus rebukes the pharisees for their blatant. A caution given us to take heed of false prophets v.
Does jesus mean that we are not to share the truth of the gospel with unbelievers. We must not judge rashly, nor pass judgment upon our brother without any ground. We should not judge other people jesus teaches his disciples more about god jesus teaches people how to get true life jesus teaches the story about a. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, matthew 7. The dog was reckoned, with the swine, among the unclean animals.
This verse continues the discussion on the proper procedure for praying content. Fitly is the law of justice subjoined to the law of prayer, for unless we be honest in our conversation, god will not hear our prayers, isa. Living in the town of nazareth was a young woman called mary. Jesus offered them spiritual bread, but they did not want that vs. Now this needs to be qualified most people will initially resist the gospel, but here jesus is not speaking of resistance in general but of a vicious. Genesis 6 7 197982 audio chuck smith the baptism of the holy spirit, pt. The necessity of strictness in conversation urged upon us v.
Here, the emphasis is on the imperative of forgiveness. This commentary is designed tobe used in many differen ways. He is quoting back to jesus the very words that he had inspired, but he does it without quoting the entirety of the two verses. Now this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. Exhorts the people to enter in at the strait gate, matthew 7. They were both of them types of the grossly sensual kind of sinners, given over to mere brute appetite, and insensible to any higher life. Our series on the sermon on the mount continues with another of jesus hard. Matthew 7 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. This is a very difficult saying of jesus for, on the face of it, it seems to demand an exclusiveness which is the very reverse of the christian message. This well known verse presents what has become known as the golden rule.
Christ having, in the former chapter, armed his disciples against the corrupt doctrines and opinions of the scribes and pharisees, especially in their expositions of the law that was called their leaven, 16. 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. Both dogs and swine were unclean animals according to mosaic law. Within this chapter, verses 112 fit together somewhat loosely, but the paragraphs in verses 27 make more sense together.
Elisha foretels that, notwithstanding the great straits to which the city of samaria is reduced, yet within twentyfour hours they shall have plenty, v. Jamess impromptu and unscripted versebyverse bible study from the gospel of the matthew. Matthew was the first to write down an account of the life and ministry of jesus christ. Matthew chapter 7 matthew henry complete commentary on. The context chapters 57 of matthews gospel are known as the sermon on the mount, and constitute a large body of jesus teachings. This is probably the most universally famous thing that jesus ever said. Here is a substantial and practical commentary on the first book of the new testament canon, one that will serve the church well and will be of great use in smallgroup settings. Although matthew has already offered a longer section on prayer 6.
How does the book of romans transform how we look at matthew 7. The main characters of this religion, religion story are. The gospel of matthew it was the testimony of the fathers of the church, dating from as early as the beginning of the second century ad, that st. Matthew chapter 7 david guziks commentaries on the.
If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. Talk not of high degrees of holiness, for instance, to the former. This would be impossible except for verse six, where jesus explains his. Matthew 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of and is available in hardcover format. Sproul gave 128 sermons on the gospel of matthew, which have now been edited into this collection of memorable messages. The book of matthew has always occupied a position of high esteem in the faith and life of the church. 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. Jesus has much more to say about forgiveness matthew 9. What did jesus mean when he said to not cast your pearls. Matthew 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Encouragements given us to pray to god for what we need v. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged.
Discussion guide for matthew 7 lighthouse bible church. Exhorts the people to enter in at the strait gate,14. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1710, and was written by matthew henry. Matthew 1 7 the macarthur new testament commentary macarthur, john on. Matthew makes this to be three sets of 14 names in each matthew 1. The first group is from abraham to david matthew 1. True judgment matthew 89 27 the kings power matthew 10 30. The context chapters 5 7 of matthew s gospel are known as the sermon on the mount, and constitute a large body of jesus teachings. This verse contains an ambiguous warning about placing pearls before swine. Matthew 1 7 the macarthur new testament commentary.
He did not see it as an unconcerned spectator, but as one injured and affronted by it. Then the final group is from jechoniah to the birth of jesus matthew 1. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. Paul did not preach the gospel to the howling mob at ephesus, or to the lewd fellows of the baser sort at thessalonica, and yet at another time he would have told. 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. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do. Matthew 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Implied by our prayer life as prescribed in verses 7 11 is the fact that we love god with all our heart, mind, soul and strength cf.
This verse continues the discussion on the proper procedure for praying. The second group is from solomon to the exile in babylon matthew 1. Explicitly stated is the second great command, that we love our neighbor as ourself. Matthew 5 seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain. 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. She was promised in marriage to a man called joseph. What did jesus mean when he said to not cast your pearls before. Instead, matthew collected many of his teachings and. Matthew 12 12 the kings birth matthew 34 15 the kings credentials matthew 5 18 the kings principles. We must not take these responsibilities lightly romans 1. We must judge ourselves, and judge of our own acts, but not make our word a law to everybody. Shows how men should deal with each other, matthew 7. Shows that holy things must not be profaned, matthew 7.