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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:16-22

16-22 Christ knew that covetousness was the sin which most easily beset this young man; though he had got honestly what he possessed, yet he could not cheerfully part with it, and by this his want of sincerity was shown. Christ's promises make his precepts easy, and his yoke pleasant and very comfortable; yet this promise was as much a trial of the young man's faith, as the precept was of his charity and contempt of the world. It is required of us in following Christ, that we duly attend his... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 19:1-99

Matthew 19 JESUS NOW APPROACHED Judaea again and the Pharisees returned to the attack. They raised a question regarding marriage and divorce, hoping to entrap Him. This they utterly failed to do for they were pitting themselves against Divine wisdom. A complete answer lay in referring them to what God had ordained at the beginning. Man was not to undo what God had done. This raised in their minds a question as to why divorce had been permitted in the law given through Moses. The answer was... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 19:20-22

The test: v. 20. The young man saith unto Him, All these things have I kept from my youth up; what lack I yet? v. 21. Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come and follow Me. v. 22. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions. Christ's recital of the second table had not so much as stirred a ripple in the self-righteous equanimity... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 19:16-26

C. Property in the Church. Matthew 19:16-26(Mark 10:17-27; Luke 18:18-27.)16And, behold, one came and said unto him,13 Good14 Master, what good thing [τί ] shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God [Why dost thou ask me about the good? One is the Good, ὁ ]Matthew 15:0 : but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder [shalt not... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 19:13-22

How to Enter the Kingdom Matthew 19:13-22 Youth, with all its fervor and impetuosity, is very beautiful in itself and very dear to Christ. Here youth was combined with station, wealth, and noble character. It is not necessary that all should sell their goods, and distribute the proceeds. It is a harder task to retain wealth and administer it for God. But it was necessary that the Master should prove to this young man that he was not fulfilling the Commandments quite so perfectly as he had... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 19:1-30

The Pharisees approached Him with a question concerning divorce. The force of His reply is in the words "from the beginning." He had no opinions apart from the will and intention of God. As God willed, so let it be! "Why did Moses then command?" His answer is a contradiction of their main position. "Moses . . . suffered." He did not command, but because of the people's hardness of heart he suffered. Marriage, not celibacy, is the law of life, yet the Master recognizes that celibacy will be the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:21

HINDRANCES TO PERFECTION‘If thou wilt be perfect … follow Me.’ Matthew 19:21 Man is an artist, and he is working at himself. When we speak of perfection in the sense in which our Blessed Master commanded it, seeing that He never commanded to any of us the impossible, what we mean is that each of us must be trying, and trying in earnest, to have thoroughness and completeness and soundness of character. That is the meaning of perfection as Christ puts it before each of us, and that is taught by... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:3-22

A Period of Testing - Jesus Prepares For The New World Order - Journey to Jerusalem - Triumphal Entry - Jesus Is Lord (19:3-22). Having entered Judaea on the way to Jerusalem for His final visit, Jesus enters into a period of testing as to His status as a Prophet, a process which comes to completion in Matthew 22:46. This commences with a visit by the Pharisees to test Him on His views on divorce (Matthew 19:3 ff). In reply to this He reveals that marriage is not something to be treated... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:3-30

Analysis Of The Section Matthew 19:3 to Matthew 22:46 . This whole Section may be analysed as follows: a Jesus’ testing commences with a question about divorce. b Jesus questions the Pharisees about what the Scriptures say. Scripture has demonstrated that God is the Creator and Lord over all, and that man cannot change what God has in His sovereignty declared, that a man and woman are to cleave together and become one flesh, which no man is to put asunder. Their relationship is unique.... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:16-22

The Rich Young Man Who Did Not Have The Humility And Openness Of A Little Child Because He Was Too Caught Up In His Riches And Thus Could Not Enter Under His Kingly Rule (19:16-22). In total contrast to these receptive children who have nothing to offer but themselves was a rich young man whose heart was seeking truth, and who coveted the gift of eternal life. And it is this young man who now approaches Jesus. But sadly in his case there are other things that take up his heart. He does not... read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:16-22

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 19:1-99

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 19:20-22

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 19:16-26

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 19:13-22

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 19:1-30

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:21

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:3-22

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:3-30

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:16-22

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