Bible Commentaries

Matthew 1:1 — Ver Ver. 1. The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham. Jerome, Ez, i. 5. Hier. Prolog. in Com. in Matt.: ’The face of a man’ (in Ezekiel’s vision) signifies Matthew, who accordingly opens his

Matthew 1:18 — 18.Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as His mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Pseudo-Chrys.: Having said above, "And Jacob begat Joseph," to whom

Matthew 12:31-32 — Ver 31. "Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men,32. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven

Matthew 18:15-17 — Ver 15. "Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.16. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that

Matthew 21:1-9 — l. And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,2. Saying unto them, "Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with

Matthew 27:31-34 — Ver 31. And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.32. And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.33.

Matthew 28:16-20 — Ver 16. Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.17. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.18. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, "All power is given unto me

Matthew 3:11-12 — Ver 11. "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but He that cometh after me is mightier than I, Whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:12. Whose fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly

Matthew 6:12 — Ver 12. "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." Cyprian, Tr. vii, 15: After supply of food, next pardon of sin is asked for, that he who is fed of God may live in God, and not only the present and passing life be provided for,

Matthew 7:28-29 — Ver 28. And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:29. For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the Scribes. Gloss, non occ.: Having related Christ’s teaching, he shews its

Matthew 7:9-11 — Ver 9. "Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?10. Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?11. If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father

Matthew 9:14-17 — Ver 14. Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?"15. And Jesus said unto them, "Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them?

Matthew 9:9-13 — Ver 9. And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed him.10. And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold,

Mark 1:23-28 — Ver 23. And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,24. Saying, "Let us alone; what have we to do with Thee, Thou Jesus of Nazareth? art Thou come to destroy us? I know Thee who Thou art, the Holy One of God."25.

Mark 10:1-12 — Ver 1. And He arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto Him again; and, as He was wont, He taught them again.2. And the Pharisees came to Him, and asked Him, "Is it lawful

Mark 14:3-9 — Ver 3. And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very [p. 275]; and she brake the box, and poured it on His head.4. And there were some that had indignation

Mark 2:1-12 — Ver 1. And again He entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that He was in the house.2. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and He preached

Mark 3:13-19 — Ver 13. And He goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto Him whom He would: and they came unto Him.14. And He ordained twelve, that they should be with Him, and that He might send them forth to preach,15. And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to

Mark 5:1-20 — Ver 1. And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.2. And when He was come out of the ship, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,3. Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and

Luke 24:1-12 — Ver 1. Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.2. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher.3. And they entered