E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 18:7
world. Greek. kosmos. App-129 . because of. Greek. apo. but = yet, or only. by = by means of. Greek. dia. read more
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E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 18:8
if thy hand, &c. Assuming the condition. See App-118 . offend = keepeth on causing thee to offend. better = good. Figure of speech Heterosis (of Degree). App-6 . life = the life: i.e. resurrection life, or life eternal. Greek. zoe. App-170 . See note on Matthew 9:18 and Leviticus 18:5 . Compare Matthew 7:14 . hell fire = Gehenna of fire. See note on Matthew 5:22 . Occurs elsewhere only in Mark 9:47 . App-131 . read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:1
MATT. 18QUESTIONS OF RANK; REGARDING STUMBLING-BLOCKS; THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP; ONE'S DUTY TOWARD OFFENDERS; THE PARABLE OF THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANTIn that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (Matthew 18:1)The term "greatest" is actually "greater" in the Greek, but the meaning is the same. The apostles had been disputing among themselves concerning preeminence and places of honor in the approaching kingdom. The events of the last... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:2
And he called to him a little child, and set him in the midst of them.That little child was possibly Peters', since the Lord was a guest in Peter's house. Dummelow noted the tradition that "It was Ignatius the Martyr, afterwards the Bishop of Antioch."[2] All innocent young children manifest the same wonderful qualities, and the identity of the child is irrelevant. read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:3
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.Benjamin Franklin, the great Restoration preacher, found in this text one of a triad on the subject of conversion. The expression "turn" or "turn again" is translated "be converted" in the KJV. The other two texts are Acts 3:19 and Acts 28:27. The three texts represent instruction directed to three different classes of persons, depending upon their spiritual... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:4
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me: but whoso shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it is profitable for him that a great millstone should be hanged about his neck, and that he should be sunk in the depth of the sea.The particular qualities of little children commended by Jesus are humility, freedom from prejudice,... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:7
Woe unto the world because of occasions of stumbling! for it must needs be that the occasions come; but woe to that man through whom the occasion cometh!The divine plan calls for man to be tried, tested, and tempted. Satan and the forbidden tree were in Eden BEFORE sin entered. God desires the love of his children; and true love requires that there be freedom of the will and opportunity to make a choice. The opportunity for temptation does not reduce the guilt of sinners, nor does the necessity... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:8
And if thy hand or thy foot causeth thee to stumble, cut it off and cast it from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life maimed or halt, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the eternal fire.Most commentators, ancient and modern, make Christ's word here a metaphor applicable to the individual who should give up the most cherished friendship, indulgence; or habit, if such hinders spiritual life. It is also applied to the church itself which should put away evil members,... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:9
And if thine eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the hell of fire.See on Matthew 18:8, above. The lesson is identical in these cases and is repeated for emphasis. Special attention is directed to the Saviour's teaching on eternal punishment. See notes on Matthew 25:41. See under Matthew 5:29,30. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 18:6
offend = cause to offend, as in w. 8, 9, and Matthew 16:27 , little ones. Not the same as in Matthew 18:2 . believe in. See App-150 . a millstone = an ass-millstone. Onikos. Occurs only here and Luke 17:2 ; but frequently in the Papyri (see Deissmann, New Light, &c, p. 76). Here denoting a great millstone requiring an ass to turn it. about. Greek. epi = upon. App-104 . But all the texts read " peri " = around. App-104 . drowned. See note on Matthew 14:30 . the depth = the deep... read more