matthew-5:39,-james-4:7-niv

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Matthew 5:38-42

Matthew NON-RESISTANCE Mat_5:38-42 . The old law directed judges to inflict penalties precisely equivalent to offences-’an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth’ Exo_21:24, but that direction was not for the guidance of individuals. It was suited for the stage of civilisation in which it was given, and probably was then a restriction, rather than a sanction, of the wild law of retaliation. Jesus sweeps it away entirely, and goes much further than even its abrogation. For He forbids not... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 5:38-48

Brotherly Relationship Matthew 5:38-48 In mentioning the second mile, our Lord refers to a well-known Eastern custom of forwarding messages by relays of forced labor. We leave our homes on a given morning, anticipating no evil. Suddenly and unexpectedly there are sounds of horses’ hoofs and a great demand is thrust upon us. We are sent off in a direction we never contemplated and are compelled to go one mile. It is the second that tests character; and your actions with respect to it will... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:1-48

In the three chapters beginning here we have the Magna Charta of the Kingdom. This chapter opens with a great revelation of its supreme condition. Character is everything. The first word is suggestive, "Happy." That marks the divine will for man. It also announces that human happiness is conditioned in character. A sevenfold happiness is named. Such character is contradictory to the spirit of every age apart from the Kingship of God, and will result in "persecution." So the King adds an eighth... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 5:1-42

The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:1-42 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The key to the Sermon on the Mount is found in Matthew 4:23 : "preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom." Before the Lord sat a great crowd of people and among them His own disciples. As He looked into those hungry faces He saw the same needs there, that we would see in any audience today. The one yearning of their hearts was that they might find happiness. They had failed. Many thought that wealth would make them happy. They had been... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:17-48

THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS. THE FULFILMENT OF THE INSTRUCTION OF YHWH AND OF THE PROPHETIC HOPES (5:17-7:12). Having revealed how God has worked in His disciples in a life-transforming way in Matthew 5:3-9, and having shown them that they are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world in Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus now goes into detail about what that will involve, and how it will lead up to the final consummation, that is to the fulfilment of the Law (the Torah - The Instruction of God)... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:21-43

Five Fuller Applications of the Law (5:21-43). In order to bring home what His disciples’ approach to the Law should be Jesus selects five pivotal aspects of the Law, and expands on them and explains them. Each example commences with ‘you have heard that it was said --.’ He then draws attention to the fact that as a result of their literalist and hidebound interpretation the Jews have in many cases missed much of the significance of the Law. So He draws attention to what others in the past... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:38-42

His Disciples Are To Show Generosity Of Spirit, Not To Cry For Vengeance (5:38-42). In this example Jesus is replying to a mistaken interpretation of the Law. The purpose of the law ‘an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’ (the lex talionis), was in order to put a limit on vengeance in a fierce age. The idea was that no one should be killed because he had accidentally, or in a fair fight, knocked someone’s tooth out. The maximum that could be demanded was that he also lose a tooth. Very... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:39-41

But I say to you, do not resist him who is evil, But whoever smites you on your right cheek, Turn to him the other as well. And if any man would go to law with you, and take away your coat, Let him have your cloak as well. And whoever shall compel you to go one mile, Go with him two. Jesus now again sets His own authority up against the wisdom of the ages. “I say to you --.” All that man has seen as wisdom in the past is now subjected to the King of the ages. And He wants His disciples to show... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:38-42

Matthew 5:38-Luke : . Retaliation ( cf. Luke 6:29 f.).— Like the law of divorce, the law of the ius talionis ( Exodus 21:24 f.*) was more restrictive than permissive; “ it limited revenge by fixing an exact compensation for an injury.” Jesus penetrates behind this just principle without abrogating it. His disciples, in virtue of a higher principle, are not to desire human justice for themselves. To take His words literally is to exalt the letter at the expense of the spirit, which He... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 5:39-41

The apostle Paul giveth the best exposition upon this text, Romans 7:17-19,Romans 7:21, Recompense to no man evil for evil. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. —Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. The general scope of our Saviour is that which they must observe, who would understand the sense of these... read more

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Matthew 5:38-42

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 5:38-48

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:1-48

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 5:1-42

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:17-48

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:21-43

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:38-42

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:39-41

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:38-42

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 5:39-41

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