matthew-2:13-16,-luke-2:21-51-niv

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 2:16

v. 16. Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. The evangelist, after his brief digression, returns to his story proper. Herod saw that, from his standpoint, he had been outwitted, made a fool of, by the Magi. And when he was certain that they were not... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 2:13-23

B. Matthew 2:13-23 (Luke 2:40-52)(The Gospel for the Sunday after New Year or Day of Circumcision)13And when they were departed, behold, the [an] angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. 14When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt, 15And was there until the death of... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 2:9-15

God Rules and Overrules Matthew 2:9-15 The suggestion has been hazarded that “the star” was an unusual combination of three planets; but this would conflict with the disappearance and reappearance of the guiding light. Some experiences during the Welsh Revival seem to point to a connection between high spiritual experiences and a burning glory. Probably only the eyes of the Magi beheld this great light. See Acts 9:3 ; Acts 26:12-14 . When we follow God’s guidance, we may be sure that He will... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 2:16-23

“Out of Egypt Did I Call My Son” Matthew 2:16-23 The death of those little children was very pathetic. From the first it seemed as though our Lord’s advent would bring not peace, but the sword. Their mothers have long since been comforted, but it was a bitter experience. The little ones were the nucleus of the great attendant crowd “that follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth,” Revelation 14:1-4 . They are dead that sought the young child’s life. Such is the epitaph that may be written for... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:1-23

The Kingdom was not ready for the King, so a reception for Him was not arranged and organized by those who should have been waiting for Him. They were in rebellion. The King's advent was heralded by a star, and a few subject souls of a nation other than the chosen were guided by it to the King, and, notwithstanding the poverty of His earthly surroundings, they poured out their gifts-gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The underworld of evil was moved to its center, and found vent through the false... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:15

CALLED OUT OF EGYPT‘Out of Egypt have I called My Son.’ Matthew 2:15 At first we are surprised at the use to which the Evangelist puts these words of the prophet. We turn to Hosea 2:1, and it is evident that in their primary intention they do not refer to the child Jesus, but to the children of Israel collectively regarded as God’s dear Son; and the calling out of Egypt is their deliverance by the mighty power of God from their house of bondage there, and from the yoke of their Egyptian... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:16

SLAIN FOR CHRIST’S SAKE‘Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth.’ Matthew 2:16 The Festival of the Innocents dates as far back as the third century. Its celebration has been universally observed from the first. Dying so early, these little ones are called Innocentes, or Innocui—harmless babes. They were slain for Christ’s sake. I. Herod’s disappointment.—Herod, surnamed the Great, was reigning as king over Judæa when Christ was born in Bethlehem; but he... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 2:1-23

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 2:12-23

Analysis (2:12-23). a And being warned of God in a dream that they (the Magi) should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way (Matthew 2:12). b When they (the Magi) were departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and you must remain there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him”, and he arose and took the young child and his mother... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 2:13

‘And when they were departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and you must remain there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.” ’ Then as soon as they had departed the angel of the Lord approached Joseph, again in a dream (compare Matthew 1:20), and bade him ‘Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and you must remain there until I... read more

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 2:16

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 2:13-23

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 2:9-15

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 2:16-23

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:1-23

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:15

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:16

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 2:1-23

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 2:12-23

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 2:13

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