matthew-8:22,-luke-9:60

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:22

But Jesus said unto him, Follow me, and let ; Revised Version, leave. Yet the thought of leaving seems here merged in that of permitting. The dead (Revised Version, to) bury their (Revised Version, own ) dead ( τοὺς ἑαυτῶν νεκρούς ) . The paradox was self-interpreting. Let the spiritually dead have to do with death; dead men belong in a special sense to them. Observe that there was no danger of his father remaining unburied. Christ means that there are times when his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:22

Let the dead bury their dead - The word “dead” is used in this passage in two different senses. It is apparently a paradox, but is suited to convey the idea very distinctly to the mind. The Jews used the word “dead” often to express indifference toward a thing; or, rather, to show that that thing has no “influence” over us. Thus, to be dead to the world; to be dead to the law Romans 7:4; to be dead to sin Romans 6:11, means that the world, law, and sin have not influence or control over us;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 8:21-22

Matthew 8:21-22. And another said, Lord, &c. Luke informs us, Luke 9:59, that Christ had said to this man, Follow me, to which command he replied, as is here stated, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father His meaning seems to be, Suffer me to continue at home with my father, who is far advanced in years, till I have performed the last filial office to him, in committing his body to the dust: for it does not appear that his father was already dead. But Jesus said, Follow me ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:18-22

81. The cost of being a disciple (Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 9:57-62)Three men came to Jesus saying they wanted to be disciples, but they did not realize the sacrifices they would have to make in following Jesus. The first man was told to think seriously about his professed intentions, because following Jesus would bring with it physical hardship and discomfort (Luke 9:57-58). The second was warned that responsibilities towards Jesus must come before ordinary worldly responsibilities. The... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 8:22

let = leave. the dead = corpses. Note the-well-known Figure of speech Antanaclasis ( App-6 ), by which one word is used twice in the same sentence with two meanings which clash against each other: "leave the dead to bury their own corpses". See App-139 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:21-22

Matthew 8:21-22. And another—said, &c.— The answer of this disciple supposes that our Saviour had ordered him to follow him. See Luke 9:59. It is uncertain whether this disciple's father was just dead, or whether, as being very old, his son desired leave to stay with him till his death. Christ's answer seems to take it for granted that he was already dead. Let the dead bury their dead: "Let those who are themselves spiritually dead perform the rites of funeral; yea, let the dead remain... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:1-34

A. Demonstrations of the King’s power 8:1-9:34Matthew described Jesus’ ministry as consisting of teaching, preaching, and healing in Matthew 4:23. Chapters 5-7 record what He taught His disciples: principles of the kingdom. We have the essence of His preaching ministry in Matthew 4:17. Now in Matthew 8:1 to Matthew 9:34 we see His healing ministry. He demonstrated authority over human beings, unseen spiritual powers, and the world of nature. Matthew showed that Jesus’ ability proves that He is... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:18-22

2. Jesus’ authority over His disciples 8:18-22 (cf. Luke 9:57-62)Matthew evidently inserted these teachings about Jesus’ authority because they show the nature of Jesus’ ministry and the kind of disciples He requires. The King has power over people, not just sickness. He can direct others as His servants, and they need to respond to Him as their King. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:21-22

Jesus’ demands regarding parents 8:21-22The first potential disciple was too quick when he promised wholehearted allegiance. This second potential disciple was too slow performing wholehearted allegiance.Evidently this disciple made his request as Jesus prepared to depart for the next place of ministry (Matthew 8:18). He apparently meant that he wanted some time off from being with Jesus to attend to family matters. Some students of this passage have concluded that the disciple’s father had not... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:1-34

The Leper Cleansed. The Centurion’s Servant Healed. Healing of Peter’s Wife’s Mother and many others. Stilling of the Tempest. Healing of the Gadarene Demoniacs1-4. Cleansing of the leper (Mark 1:40; Luke 5:12). No natural explanation of this miracle is possible. Leprosy has always been, and is still, one of the most intractable diseases. Under the Mosiac Law lepers were regarded as unclean and excluded entirely from human society: see Leviticus 13, 14, and notes. Considered as a parable this... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 8:21-22

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:18-22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 8:22

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:21-22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:1-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:18-22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:21-22

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:1-34

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