matthew-5:33-42

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:37

37. But let your communication—"your word," in ordinary intercourse, be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay—Let a simple Yes and No suffice in affirming the truth or the untruth of anything. (See James 5:12; 2 Corinthians 1:17; 2 Corinthians 1:18). for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil—not "of the evil one"; though an equally correct rendering of the words, and one which some expositors prefer. It is true that all evil in our world is originally of the devil, that it forms a kingdom at the head of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:38

38. Ye have heard that it hath been said— (Exodus 21:23-25; Leviticus 24:19; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21). An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth—that is, whatever penalty was regarded as a proper equivalent for these. This law of retribution—designed to take vengeance out of the hands of private persons, and commit it to the magistrate—was abused in the opposite way to the commandments of the Decalogue. While they were reduced to the level of civil enactments, this judicial... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:39

39. But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right check, turn to him the other also—Our Lord's own meek, yet dignified bearing, when smitten rudely on the cheek (John 18:22; John 18:23), and not literally presenting the other, is the best comment on these words. It is the preparedness, after one indignity, not to invite but to submit meekly to another, without retaliation, which this strong language is meant to convey. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:40

40. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat—the inner garment; in pledge for a debt (Exodus 22:26; Exodus 22:27). let him have thy cloak also—the outer and more costly garment. This overcoat was not allowed to be retained over night as a pledge from the poor because they used it for a bed covering. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:41

41. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain—an allusion, probably, to the practice of the Romans and some Eastern nations, who, when government despatches had to be forwarded, obliged the people not only to furnish horses and carriages, but to give personal attendance, often at great inconvenience, when required. But the thing here demanded is a readiness to submit to unreasonable demands of whatever kind, rather than raise quarrels, with all the evils resulting from... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:42

42. Give to him that asketh thee—The sense of unreasonable asking is here implied (compare :-). and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away—Though the word signifies classically "to have money lent to one on security," or "with interest," yet as this was not the original sense of the word, and as usury was forbidden among the Jews ( :-, c.), it is doubtless simple borrowing which our Lord here means, as indeed the whole strain of the exhortation implies. This shows that such... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:17-48

Righteousness and the Scriptures 5:17-48In His discussion of righteousness (character and conduct that conforms to the will of God), Jesus went back to the revelation of God’s will, namely, God’s Word, the Old Testament. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:33

Jesus next gave a condensation of several commands in the Old Testament that forbade taking an oath, invoking the Lord’s name to guarantee the oath, and then breaking it (Exodus 20:7; Leviticus 19:12; Numbers 30:2; Deuteronomy 5:11; Deuteronomy 6:3; Deuteronomy 23:21-23). God has always intended simple truthfulness in speech as well as lifelong marriage. The rabbis had developed an elaborate stratification of oaths. They taught that swearing by God’s name was binding, but swearing by heaven and... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:33-37

God’s will concerning oaths 5:33-37 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:34-36

Jesus cut through all the casuistry by saying that if oaths that God intended to guarantee truthfulness in speech become the instruments of deceit, it is better to avoid oaths altogether. Again Jesus got below the external act to the real issue at stake that had been God’s concern from the beginning. The way to dispense with false swearing is to avoid all swearing. Righteous people should not need to confirm their statements with an appeal to a higher authority. Their word should be enough (cf.... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:37

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:38

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:39

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:40

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:41

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:42

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:17-48

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:33

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:33-37

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:34-36

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