Matthew 7:12

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:1-29

Simple honesty will understand these first five verses without difficulty. The word "judge" is used in various different ways in Scripture. Believers are told to "judge" what Paul says (1 Corinthians 10:15), that is, to discern for themselves what is right. The assembly is told to "judge them that are within" (1 Corinthians 5:12), which involves administering righteously and maintaining proper order in the church. In certain cases therefore we are responsible to judge. But here the Lord... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Matthew 7:1-29

THE CODE OF THE KINGDOM The King has announced His kingdom at hand, and now declares the laws or code of that Kingdom. These which we began to speak of in the last lesson, have a two-fold application, ultimately to the Kingdom when it shall be set up, and approximately and in an accommodated sense to the Christian at present. Except at the first of these is kept in mind, confusion and uncertainty must attend the interpretation. We have two figurative descriptions of disciples, “Salt” and... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Matthew 7:7-12

Chapter 25 The Conditions of Prayer The Text and the Context the Filial Relation to God Much Given Without Prayer----the Blossom and Fruit of History Prayer Almighty God, do thou send a plentiful rain upon thine inheritance, and make this people rejoice with great joy. Do thou nourish us and comfort us with the bread of heaven, and with all the tender solaces of thine heart. Our life is in thine hand and not in our own, our days thou dost number, and our appointments thou dost make, yea, the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Matthew 7:12

This golden rule needs no comment. Oh! that all the followers of the Lord JESUS made it their rule with all men. It is said of one of the heathen emperors, Alexander Severus, that he was so great an admirer of this maxim, that he caused it to be written for public use, and often mentioned it in honor of Christ and the Christian religion. What a reproach to Christians who act not up to it! read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Matthew 7:12

For this is the law and the prophets; that is, all precepts that regard our neighbour are directed by this golden rule, do as you would be done by. (Witham) --- The whole law and all the duties between man and man, inculcated by the prophets, have this principle for foundation. The Roman emperor Alexander Severus, is related to have said, that he esteemed the Christians for their acting on this principle. (Haydock) --- This is the sum of the law and of the prophets, the whole law of the Jews.... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:12-14

12-14 Christ came to teach us, not only what we are to know and believe, but what we are to do; not only toward God, but toward men; not only toward those of our party and persuasion, but toward men in general, all with whom we have to do. We must do that to our neighbour which we ourselves acknowledge to be fit and reasonable. We must, in our dealings with men, suppose ourselves in the same case and circumstances with those we have to do with, and act accordingly. There are but two ways right... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 7:1-99

Matthew 7 THE LORD’S TEACHINGS, recorded in Matthew 6.0 , were designed to lead His disciples into such relations with their Father in heaven, that He would fill their thoughts, whether in regard to their almsgiving, their prayers, their fastings, or their attitude to the possessions and needs of this life. Matthew 7.0 opens with teachings that would regulate their dealings with their brethren, and even with the ungodly. The judging of one’s brother is a very deep-seated tendency in our... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 7:12

The Golden Rule: v. 12. Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the Law and the prophets. Here is a summary which embraces in one short sentence all the admonitions to charity that are found in the entire sermon, all that is laid down in the sacred writings with regard to the behavior of men toward each other. As God's goodness is bountiful toward all men, so shall men pattern their conduct after this example, applying it in all... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 7:7-29

IIIDirections how to avoid the errors and sins of the Pharisees and scribes, and to enter upon the way which leads into the kingdom of heaven. Practical order of grace.—Conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount.Matthew 7:7-29( Matthew 7:15-23 the Gospel for the 8th Sunday after Trinity.)7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened4 [it... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 7:1-12

Judging Self; Asking God; Serving Others Matthew 7:1-12 There is abundant need for a right and sound judgment, illumined by the Spirit of truth; but there is a world of difference between it and the censorious and critical opinions which we are apt to form and utter about others. Human nature is fond of climbing up into the judgment seat and proclaiming its decisions, without hearing both sides or calling witnesses. Beware of basing your judgment on idle stories and gossip. In any case, do... read more

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