matthew-21:22

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Matthew 21:17-22

"And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. (18) Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. (19) And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward forever. And presently the fig tree withered away. (20) And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! (21) Jesus answered and said unto them,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 21:18-22

18-22 This cursing of the barren fig-tree represents the state of hypocrites in general, and so teaches us that Christ looks for the power of religion in those who profess it, and the savour of it from those that have the show of it. His just expectations from flourishing professors are often disappointed; he comes to many, seeking fruit, and finds leaves only. A false profession commonly withers in this world, and it is the effect of Christ's curse. The fig-tree that had no fruit, soon lost... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 21:1-99

Matthew 21 THIS CHAPTER OPENS with the Lord presenting Himself to Jerusalem according to the prophecy of Zechariah. The Lord had spoken through the prophet, and now some five centuries later the ass and her colt were standing ready exactly at the right time, under the charge of someone who would immediately respond to the need of the Lord. Once more the Lord was plainly authenticated before them as their Messiah and King. He had been born of the Virgin in Bethlehem, brought out of Egypt, and... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 21:20-22

The lesson of the dry tree: v. 20. And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, How soon is the fig-tree withered away! v. 21. Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig-tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea, it shall be done. v. 22. And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. On Tuesday... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 21:12-22

FIFTH SECTIONTHE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE AND ABODE IN IT AS ITS KINGMatthew 21:12-22A. The House of Prayer and Mercy, in contrast with the Den of Thieves. Matthew 21:12-14.(Mark 11:11-17; Luke 19:45-46.)12And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew [overturned, κατέστρεψε] the tables of the money changers, 13and the seats of them that sold [of sellers of] doves,17 And [he]18 said unto them, It is written, My house shall be... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 21:18-22

Fruitlessness Judged and Faith Rewarded Matthew 21:18-22 Men have found fault with our Lord for smiting this tree with barrenness. Yet what teacher would not root up a plant, if he desired to teach his pupils some lesson, which could be taught only in that manner! Surely Jesus was perfectly justified in making that fig tree the symbol of the judgment that must overtake all who profess but do not possess. Beware lest He seek fruit of thee in vain! But how wonderful those words on faith! He... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:1-46

In this cleansing of the Temple for the second time-He had done the same at the outset of His ministry- the Lord revealed His conception of the secret of all civic righteousness and strength. He revealed for all time the laws of civic purity. He came to His city and His Temp1e;which He cleansed so that the very sources of the streams of influence being pure the streams must become pure. The cursing of the fig tree was the only miracle of judgment that Jesus wrought, and the principal force of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 21:1-46

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 21:18-22

The Acted Out Parable Of The End Of The Old Unbelieving Israel (21:18-22). Having made clear by His actions that the old unbelieving Israel in the person of its leaders will not receive Him, Jesus now makes clear what the result will be by bringing about the withering of a fig tree, and by describing a mountain which will be cast into the sea. These demonstrate the state of the people generally and the future that awaits them. This old unbelieving Israel is the same as that which rejected the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 21:22

“And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.” Jesus then caps off His words by underlining the importance of taking God at His word. His point is that when they are praying for something, praying through to a position of faith will result in their receiving it. Note the connection with prayer. The idea is not of some outlandish ‘faith’ used outside the purposes of God in order to obtain anything that we want, but on the importance of faith in seeking the will... read more

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Matthew 21:17-22

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 21:18-22

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 21:1-99

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 21:20-22

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 21:12-22

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 21:18-22

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:1-46

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 21:1-46

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 21:18-22

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 21:22

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