Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:1
At the same time - Or hour; but ωρα is frequently used to signify some particular time: however, instead of ωρα , three MSS., all the Itala but four, and Origen, read ημερα , day. Origen says both readings were extant in MSS. in his time. Who is the greatest - Could these disciples have viewed the kingdom of Christ in any other light than that of a temporal one? Hence they wished to know whom he would make his prime minister - whom his general - whom his chief chancellor - whom... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:8-9
Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot ,.... The same words are repeated here on occasion of offences, as are spoken by Christ, Matthew 5:29 on account of unchaste looks, desires and lusts: giving offence to Christ's disciples, or endeavouring, by any means whatever, to cause them to stumble and fall, is equally gratifying the flesh, and no more to be indulged, than the other, on pain of eternal damnation. See Gill on Matthew 5:29 , Matthew 5:30 read more