matthew-9:13

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:13

13. But go ye and learn what that meaneth— (Hosea 6:6), I will have mercy, and not sacrifice—that is, the one rather than the other. "Sacrifice," the chief part of the ceremonial law, is here put for a religion of literal adherence to mere rules; while "mercy" expresses such compassion for the fallen as seeks to lift them up. The duty of keeping aloof from the polluted, in the sense of "having no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness," is obvious enough; but to understand this as... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:1-34

A. Demonstrations of the King’s power 8:1-9:34Matthew described Jesus’ ministry as consisting of teaching, preaching, and healing in Matthew 4:23. Chapters 5-7 record what He taught His disciples: principles of the kingdom. We have the essence of His preaching ministry in Matthew 4:17. Now in Matthew 8:1 to Matthew 9:34 we see His healing ministry. He demonstrated authority over human beings, unseen spiritual powers, and the world of nature. Matthew showed that Jesus’ ability proves that He is... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:9-13

The question of company 9:9-13 (cf. Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32)The main point of this pericope is Jesus’ response to the Pharisees’ criticism that Jesus and His disciples kept company with tax collectors and sinners. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:9-17

4. Jesus’ authority over His critics 9:9-17Matthew returned to the subject of Jesus’ authority over people (cf. Matthew 8:18-22). In Matthew 8:18-22 Jesus directed those who came to Him voluntarily as disciples. Here He explained the basis for His conduct to those who criticized Him. This is another section that contains discipleship lessons. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:12-13

Jesus Himself responded to the Pharisees’ question. He said that He went to the tax collectors and sinners because they were sinners. They had a spiritual illness and needed spiritual healing. Note that Jesus did not go to these people because they received Him warmly but because they needed Him greatly. In the Old Testament, God taught His people that He was their Physician who could heal their diseases (e.g., Exodus 15:26; Deuteronomy 32:39; 2 Kings 20:5; Psalms 103:3). The prophets also... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Matthew 9:13

9:13 is (c-7) See Hosea 6:6 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9:1-38

The Sick of the Palsy. Call of Matthew. Raising of Jairus’ Daughter1-8. The paralytic healed and his sins forgiven (Mark 2:1; Luke 5:17). The peculiarity of this miracle is that it was worked to prove a doctrine, and that in the face of opposition. There were present certain scribes and Pharisees, some of whom had doubtless come from Jerusalem expressly to oppose Jesus. Jesus at once threw them a challenge by saying to the man, ’Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.’ The scribes understood this to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Matthew 9:13

(13) Go ye and learn.—The words of Hosea 6:6—cited once again by our Lord in reference to the Sabbath (Matthew 12:7)—asserted the superiority of ethical to ceremonial law. To have withdrawn from contact with sinners would have been a formal “sacrifice,” such as Pharisees delighted to offer, and from which they took their very name; but the claims or “mercy” were higher, and bade Him mingle with them. It was the very purpose of His coming, not to call “righteous men” (again with studied... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Matthew 9:1-38

Arise! Matthew 9:2 The miracle is a parable for the Church in every age. Its teaching is inexhaustible. 1. It should make the heart of the hypocrite, the double-minded man, shrivel. 'Our God is a consuming fire.' Jesus knew their thoughts. 2. It unfolds the Divine power, the personal knowledge of every secret burden of our hearts, the tender individualizing love, of the compassionate Jesus of Nazareth. Eternity would scarcely be long enough to reveal the fullness of that one word, 'Son, be of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:1-35

Chapter 8The Signs of the Kingdom - Matthew 8:1-34 - Matthew 9:1-35REFERRING to Matthew 4:23, we find the work of Christ at the beginning of His ministry summarised as teaching and preaching and healing all manner of diseases. Of the teaching and preaching we have had a signal illustration in what is called the Sermon on the Mount; now the other great branch of the work is set before us in a group of miracles, filling up almost the whole of the eighth and ninth chapters.The naturalness of the... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:1-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:9-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:9-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:12-13

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Matthew 9:13

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9:1-38

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Matthew 9:13

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Matthew 9:1-38

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:1-35

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