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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:20

The promise is applied to the public prayer of the congregation, as we see in what is called "the prayer of St. Chrysostom" in the English Prayer book. Are gathered together. For the purpose of worship. It is a simpler form of the word used in Hebrews 10:25 , "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together." In my Name ( εἰς το Ì ἐμο Ì ν ὀ ì νομα ); literally, into my Name ; i . e . with love to me, yearning for union with me, and acting for my glory.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:20

The conditions of Christ's sensible presence. "There am I in the midst of them." Familiarity with this sentence, and a circle of fixed associations gathering round it, prevent our observing what a striking and revealing sentence it is. He who spoke the words was standing in the midst of the disciples, in the necessary limitations of a human body. And vet he says to them that wherever two or three are gathered together in his name, he is actually with them; in the midst of them; and this... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 18:20

For where two or three ... - This is a general assertion made to support the particular promise made Matthew 18:19 to his apostles. He affirms that wherever two or three are assembled together in his name, he is in the midst of them.In my name - That is,By my authority, acting for me in my church. See John 10:25; John 16:23. It may mean for my service; in the place of prayer and praise, assembled in obedience to my commend, and with a desire to promote my glory. There am I in the midst of them... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 18:18-20

Matthew 18:18-20. Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth By excommunication, pronounced in the Spirit and power of Christ; whatsoever ye shall loose By absolution from that sentence. See note on chap. Matthew 16:19. In the primitive church, absolution meant no more than a discharge from church censure. Again I say And not only your intercession for the penitent, but all your united prayers, shall be heard. How great then is the power of joint prayer! If two of you Suppose a man and his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:15-35

79. Lessons in forgiveness (Matthew 18:15-35)Disciples of Jesus should be willing to forgive fellow believers who sin against them, but they should also be concerned that offenders realize their sin and turn from it. In each case the believer should go to the offender privately and point out the wrongdoing, so that the person might be spiritually helped. If this fails, two or three others should be called in, firstly to make sure that the offender is in fact guilty and secondly to appeal for... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 18:20

two or three. It was believed that "where two are assembled to study the Law, the Shechinah was with them". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:20

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.This is one of God's most precious promises. Providential care on the part of God for his church is always available. The smallness of the church or its relative insignificance in the community is not a determining factor in God's concern for its peace and welfare. Two or three faithful disciples are enough to claim the Father's blessing. There is, however, one supremely overriding condition: that they be... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 18:19-20

Matthew 18:19-20. Again I say unto you— Further to encourage good men to be very earnest in their endeavours to bring sinners to repentance, he assured them, that if they prayed to God for it, he would hear them, provided it was agreeable to the wise ends of his providence. Perhaps here is an allusion to a notion of the Jews, that it was necessary, that ten at least should concur in social prayer, if an extraordinary success was expected. I am in the midst of them, Mat 18:20 means, "by my... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 18:20

20. For where two or three are gathered together in my name—or "unto my name." there am I in the midst of them—On this passage—so full of sublime encouragement to Christian union in action and prayer—observe, first, the connection in which it stands. Our Lord had been speaking of church meetings before which the obstinate perversity of a brother was in the last resort to be brought, and whose decision was to be final—such honor does the Lord of the Church put upon its lawful assemblies. But not... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 18:15-20

The restoration of a wayward disciple 18:15-20Jesus proceeded to explain what a humble disciple should do when a brother or sister disciple has wandered from the Shepherd and the sheep. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 18:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 18:18-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:15-35

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 18:20

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:20

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 18:19-20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 18:20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 18:15-20

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