Luke 5:8); but as that word was at the time in common use as one of courtesy (Matthew 8:2; Matthew 8:6; John 20:2), it would not necessarily follow that they had used it in all the later fulness of its meaning. . . . Pulpit CommentaryVerses 21-23. - These verses stand ...
David Hill comments, "The meaning is that, if you condemn, you exclude yourself from God's pardon."7 Other commentators agree. "With the measure you use, it will be measured to you [by God]" (7:2). We see a similar use of the idea of measuring in Luke's gospel:...
The use of the cognate verb confirms this meaning. Men "perish" when they are put to death (Matthew 22:7; Acts 5:37; et al.). Caiaphas gave his counsel that one man should die for the people, that the whole nation perish not (John 11:50). The demons ask whether the Christ has...
Luke 5:8); but as that word was at the time in common use as one of courtesy (Matthew 8:2; Matthew 8:6; John 20:2), it would not necessarily follow that they had used it in all the later fulness of its meaning. Benson CommentaryMatthew 7:21. Not every one, &c. — The ...
ADAM ăd’ əm (אָדָמ֒, H132, meaning uncertain, the main suggestions connect it with [1] the noun... Adultery ADULTERY. The term adultery is used in the Scriptures to designate sexual intercourse, with... Agrapha AGRAPHA ăg’ rə fə, ...
7 But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’[ag] 8 For the Son of Man[ah] is Lord, even over the Sabbath!” Jesus Heals on the Sabbath 9 Then Jesus went over to their synag...
It illustrated that the Gospel of Matthew represents a storyline consisting of a circular movement between 'genesis' (Mt 1:1) and 'palingenesia' (Mt 19:28), where the word 'palingenesia' denotes the meaning 'regeneration' rather than 'resurrection'. Matthew does not narrate an abrupt ...
7 Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7 Meaning and Commentary Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful Who show mercy to the bodies of men, to those that are poor, indigent, and miserable, in their outward circumstances; by both sympathizing with them...
Matthew 23:7 Meaning and Commentary Matthew 23:7 And greetings in the markets They used to stroll about the markets, being public places, where there was a great concourse of people, on purpose to be taken notice of before multitudes, with singular marks of respect; as stretching out the ...
Like an insightful interviewer, dreaming takes the approach of interrogating our recent autobiographical experience and skillfully positioning it within the context of past experiences and accomplishments, building a rich tapestry of meaning. Lucid dreaming is possible. Some people can control when and wha...