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F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 4:18-25

Opening Works of Mercy and Power Matthew 4:18-25 We must read the first chapter of John into the opening paragraph. Already the Lord had met with these first disciples in the Jordan valley; but they had returned to their homes and nets. Their prompt surrender was the result of the power over their hearts which the Master had already won. Their old craft was to be theirs still-only in a nobler form. The patience, courage, tact which had been elicited by their calling, were now to be enlisted... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 4:1-25

"Then." After the heavens opened, hell is opened. The King must not only be in perfect harmony with the order and beauty of the heavens, He must face all the disorder and ugliness of the abyss. Goodness at its highest He knows, and is; evil at its lowest He must face, and overcome. And so in the wilderness He stands as humanity's representative between the two, responding to the one and refusing the other. How gloriously He won the battle and bruised the head of the serpent. Every vulnerable... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 4:13-25

The First Disciples Matthew 4:13-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As introductory we wish to speak on the wonderful privileges which belong to saints, called into comradeship with God. Where is the man or the woman who quietly considers the great honor of contact, or union, with the noble of earth? Association with royalty, with world leaders, with the ultra rich, is considered by most men a high privilege. What then is our association with Deity, with the Creator of the Heavens and the earth, the King... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 4:18

THE CALL OF ST. ANDREW‘Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother.’ Matthew 4:18 Of St. Andrew’s life and doings next to nothing is known. After the day of the Ascension we read no more of him. Yet we seem to discern in the few notices three points in his character which deserve study. I. His courage.—It is the first step which costs, and the first step was taken by St. Andrew. He was the leader of the forlorn hope of Christendom, the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 4:19

FISHERS OF MEN‘I will make you fishers of men.’ Matthew 4:19 The object of the preaching of the Gospel is to catch men. I. Only Christ can make fishers of men.—Christian people should be willing to give up their cleverest and brightest boy to preach the Gospel, but when they have done all, all is not done, for it is only Christ who can make ‘fishers of men.’ ‘Apart from Me,’ says the Lord, ‘ye can do nothing’ (St. John 15:5, R.V.). Christ is indispensable; we cannot do without Him. II.... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:1-25

SECTION 2. THE BIRTH AND RISE OF JESUS THE MESSIAH (THE CHRIST) (1:18-4:25). In this section, following the introduction, Matthew reveals the greatness of Jesus the Christ. He will now describe the unique birth of Jesus, the homage paid to Him by important Gentiles, His exile and protection in Egypt followed by His subsequent bringing forth out of Egypt to reside in lowly Nazareth, His being drenched with the Holy Spirit as God’s beloved Son and Servant, His temptations in the wilderness which... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:12-22

Analysis (4:12-22). a Now when He heard that John was delivered up, He withdrew into Galilee, and leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali (Matthew 4:12-13). b That it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,’ “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, Toward the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, The people that sat in darkness saw a great light, And to those who sat in... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:18

‘And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.’ Jesus knew, of course, where to look for the ones whom He was about to call for He knew that they were fishermen and lived in Capernaum, having originally come from Bethsaida (John 1:44). Thus He went walking by the sea where the boats of the Capernaum fishermen could be found. And there he found Peter and Andrew industriously casting... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:18-22

Jesus Begins To Establish The Basis Of His New Community (4:18-22). Jesus’ plan for the future now begins to unfold. He begins to call men to follow Him, men whom He can instruct and train, with the intention of them becoming ‘fishers of men’. He already has in mind His new community (His congregation of the new Israel - Matthew 16:18) The first ones that He called, as far as Matthew is concerned, were men whom He already knew, men who had served with Him while He Himself was supporting John... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:19

‘And he says to them, “You come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” ’ So Jesus approached them and called them to leave everything and follow Him. Once they had done so, He promised, He would make them ‘fishers of men’. All knew what He meant. He was calling them to a long term commitment. They were to learn from Him and then become evangelists and teachers, themselves calling men to follow Him, and passing judgment on those who refused to do so (Matthew 10:14). By this He was making... read more

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 4:18-25

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 4:1-25

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 4:13-25

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 4:18

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 4:19

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:1-25

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:12-22

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:18

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:18-22

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:19

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