Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, April 25th, 2024
the Fourth Week after Easter
the Fourth Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
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Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Matthew 23". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/matthew-23.html. 1917.
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Matthew 23". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/
Whole Bible (45)New Testament (14)Gospels Only (5)Individual Books (11)
Verse 2
sit in
Cf. Ezra 7:6; Ezra 7:25; Ezra 7:26. Jesus' disciples were to honour the law, but not the hypocritical teachers of it.
Verse 5
phylacteries
Passages of Scripture enclosed in a small case, bound upon arm or forehead, Deuteronomy 6:8.
Verse 14
Woe
The best MSS. omit verse 14.
Verse 15
hell
Gehenna. (See Scofield " :-")
Verse 16
debtor
Or, bound; also Matthew 23:18. "guilty:"
Verse 28
iniquity
Lit. Lawlessness. (See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 34
send unto you
The Jews' treatment of the apostles is proved, Matthew 23:31-33.
Verse 35
Abel
Jesus' confirmation of Genesis 4:8-10. Cf. Hebrews 12:24.
Verse 36
come upon
See, Revelation 18:21-24. It is the way also of history; judgment falls upon one generation for the sins of centuries. The pediction was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem, A.D. 70.
Verse 39
till
The three "untils" of Israel's blessing:
(1) Israel must say, "blessed is He" Matthew 23:39; Romans 10:3; Romans 10:4
(2) Gentile world-power must run its course. Luke 21:24; Daniel 2:34; Daniel 2:35.
(3) The elect number of Gentiles must be brought in. Then "the Deliverer shall come out of Zion." etc. Romans 11:25-27.