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Ask a QuestionThis incident appears to follow next in order of time to the cure of the leper (Mt 8:1-4). For the exposition, see on Mr 2:1-12. The Call of Matthew (Mt 9:9).
Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow.
For if ye forgive men, &c.--See on Mt 6:12.
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying--(Isa 42:1).
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
20:1). The Resurrection Announced to the Women (Mt 28:1-8).
The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment.
13:18-20). Introduction (Mt 13:1-3).
Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
9:51). Farewell to Galilee (Mt 19:1, 2).
And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it--Had this been said in the corresponding passage of Matthew, we should have concluded that what that Evangelist...
It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty.
God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself no harm.
And it came to pass, that, when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.
Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, &c.--See on Mt5:33-37.