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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

No man can serve two masters , etc. In Luke 16:13 the saying is found almost word for word immediately after the parable of the unjust steward. As the word "mammon" comes twice in that parable, but nowhere else in the New Testament, it is probable that its occurrence caused the insertion of this saying in that place (cf. Luke 16:22 , note). No man can serve two masters. The thought is still of earnestness of purpose and singleness of heart. Our Lord here speaks of the impossibility of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

The two masters. Christ here passes from the consideration of thoughts and desires to the large world of action. His rule of life touches us all round. It begins with the heart—the inner chamber, the sanctuary. It also applies to the life, the work, the scenes of daily life in the world. Now, we are carried out to this busy world to consider the principles that rule our conduct there. I. WE MUST HAVE A MASTER . This is assumed. Christ considers two forms of service. He does not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

Singleness of service. To the most suggestive instruction and warning respecting singleness of eye follows now the subject, an evident sequel, of singleness of devotion. The most perfect perception and intelligence are certainly no guarantee of devotion of service, loyal and unswerving; but if there be the ready mind and honest disposition to this, then the sight, clear and quick, and perception unerring, will be most tributary to that service. The vainest waste of effort, the most prodigal... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

Competitive services. After discoursing of our treasure ( Matthew 6:19-21 ), and of the motive that should influence conduct ( Matthew 6:22 , Matthew 6:23 ), our Lord here indicates two competitive services, viz. the service of God and the service of mammon. We have submitted to our acceptance— I. THE SERVICE OF GOD . 1 . This implies trust in him. 2 . It implies love to God. 3 . It implies imitation of God. II. THE SERVICE OF MAMMON . 1 . ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:24

No man can serve two masters ... - Christ proceeds to illustrate the necessity of laying up treasures in heaven from a well-known fact, that a servant cannot serve two masters at the same time. His affections and obedience would be divided, and he would fail altogether in his duty to one or the other. One he would love, the other he would hate. To the interests of the one he would adhere, the interests of the other he would neglect. This is a law of human nature. The supreme affections can be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:24

Matthew 6:24. No man can serve two masters Whose interests and commands are directly contrary to each other; for either he will hate the one and love the other And therefore, while he employs himself in the service of the one, will, of course, neglect the interest of the other: or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other That is, will adhere entirely to the love and service of the one, and quite abandon the other. Do not therefore impose upon yourselves so far as to imagine... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:19-34

42. Concern about material things (Matthew 6:19-34; Luke 12:22-34)People who come into the kingdom of God should not view the material things of earthly life as others view them. They should put God’s interests first and be generous in giving to others. Those who set their hearts on material things are being disloyal to God, and guarantee bitter disappointment for themselves in the end (Matthew 6:19-21).To illustrate the results of right and wrong attitudes to material things, Jesus referred to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 6:24

No man = No one. Greek. oudeis. See App-105 . can = is able to. serve. As a bondservant. masters. Greek. kurios. See App-98 . hate: or care not for. cannot = are not ( App-105 .) able to. mammon = riches. An Aramaic word. See App-94 .Luke 16:13 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 6:24

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will hold to one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.Dr. F. F. Bruce, noted English scholar and frequent contributor to Christianity Today, compares this verse, especially the words, "No man can serve two masters," with James 1:1 which has "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ," and concludes that they are a valid argument for the deity of Christ. James had indeed heard... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 6:24

Matthew 6:24. No man can serve, &c.—mammon— Mammon is a Syriac word for riches, which our Lord beautifully represents as a person whom the folly of men had deified. It is well known that the Greeks had a fictitious god of wealth; but I cannot find, says Dr. Doddridge, that he was ever worshipped in Syria under the name of Mammon. According to some, mammon, derived from אמן, amen, signifies whatever oneis apt to confide in: and because men put their trust generally in external advantages,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:19-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 6:24

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 6:24

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 6:24

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