Matthew 20 verse 16 commentary on the book

Verse 16 16 so the last shall be first, and the first last. Jesus confirms this confession by peter as a mark of gods blessing and as the rock upon which he will build his church 16. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. Matthew 1623 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book 3 kindle edition by macarthur, john. Matthew 16 the death of john the baptist 14 v at that time w herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of jesus, 2 and he said to his servants, x this is john the baptist. And promises the speedy opening of the glory of his own kingdom on earth, 28. The owner of a vineyard hires day laborers at various times throughout the day. From the statement in the ancient greek text, it is difficult to tell what the book of the genealogy refers to. Teaches the necessity of selfdenial, and shows the reasons on which it is founded, 2426. Study matthew 20 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. It is part of the description of the events surrounding the birth of jesus. But for now we will skip down to verse 18 and pick up the story there. The indebted servant of luke 16 chapter 19 chapter 20.

He foretells his sufferings, and reproves peter, 2123. Matthew 20 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This lengthy parable is found only in the gospel of matthew. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry.

In a sense, everybody is called to recognize god through the natural world, but the word chosen shows that god must personally rescue us from our selfcentered blindness. The tongue utters only what is already in the heart matthew 12. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Joseph has found mary to be pregnant and in this verse considers leaving her. The context keep in mind that the chapter divisions were added long after this gospel was written. Keep in mind that the chapter divisions were added long after this gospel was written. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Verses 1620 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Matthew brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by hauerwas, stanley, reno, r download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard matthew 20. So the last shall be first, and the first last not only with regard to the jews and gentiles, but in a thousand other instances. The context this reading is closely tied to verses 20, last weeks gospel lesson.

Consequently verse one makes it clear that the genealogy of jesus can be traced directly back to abraham through david the king. Many other scriptures show that god personally separates a few from the. Verse 4 an evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The second half of chapter 19 provides the context necessary to understand the first half of chapter 20, and belongs with. Matthew 16 and the pharisees and sadducees came, and to. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. 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. Aug 21, 2011 peter speaks for the disciples, for matthew s gospel and the community to which it is first addressed, and certainly for us, announcing that jesus is the messiah, the son of the living god 16. In verse 16, peter confessed his faith that jesus was the messiah, the son of god. Acts of sin besides what the tongue commits proceed from the same evil heart matthew 15.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jesus told his disciples that the gospel turned the religion of that day upsidedown. Jan 25, 2018 this study began january 25, 2018, as part of verse by verse fellowships weekly worship service, and new lessons will be posted weekly. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew brazos theological commentary on the bible. David guzik commentary on matthew 20, where jesus continues his teaching ministry by teaching on. Matthew brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle.

Peter wanted to know what reward would be given to those who give up. Resources matthew henrys commentary matthew chapter 28 verses 1620 verses 1620 this evangelist passes over several other appearances of christ, recorded by luke and john, and hastens to this, which was of all other the most solemn, as being promised and appointed again and again before his death, and after his resurrection. Professor of new testament, luther seminary, saint paul. 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. Peters confession, and our lords discourse on it, 1520. Matthew 1623 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. Peters confession of christ 19 i will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. It is not a question of calling, but of moving from second to first place, or falling back from first to second place.

Matthew 20 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. To attend the teaching in person, please visit our gospel of matthew events page. The theology of work bible commentary is an indepth bible study tool put. Didnt you agree with me to work for the standard wage. So,just, as in the case here supposed, those who were the last to be sent into the vineyard received the same amount of wages as the first. What, in a word or two, is the parable of the laborers in the vineyard about. Matthew 20 niv bible for the kingdom of heaven is like a. The promise of the kingdom of glory is given to all those who are workers together with him, matthew 20. The following parable is intended to illustrate the apophthegm at the end of the last chapter, which is repeated almost in the same words at the close, many that are first, etc. Sep 18, 2011 before reading any further in this commentary take a moment to reread matthew 20. The parable, therefore, illustrates the truth that the order in the calling of individuals and nations will in many not all cases be reversed in their final position in heaven. Concerning the gospel israelites are enemies for your sake, but concerning the.

Matthew 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. It was not suitable, therefore, that that should be openly told by the apostles to others before his resurrection, which was to corroborate the whole. Matthew chapter 20 kjv king james version my holy father exposes all hypocrisy. I did want to point out however that it teaches that jesus is the son of abraham. I want to give to this last man the same as i gave to you. What is the meaning of the parable of the laborers in the. So, matthew begins his account of the life of jesus christ. Behold, i send you forth, as sheep among wolves this, and the following verses, chiefly respect the troubles, afflictions, persecutions, and sufferings which should befall the apostles after the death and resurrection of christ. The second call is in the time of youth, which is most commonly idle, or only employed in dissipation and worldly cares, matthew 20. Gospel of matthew verse by verse ministry international. Before reading any further in this commentary take a moment to reread matthew 20. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading.