Matthew 7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:23

Verse 23 23.And then will I confess to them (482) By using the word ὁμολογήσω , I will confess, (483) Christ appears to allude to the vain boasting, by which hypocrites now vaunt themselves. “ They indeed have confessed me with the tongue, and imagine that they have fully discharged their duty. The confession of my name is now heard aloud from their tongue. But I too will confess on the opposite side, that their profession is deceitful and false.” And what is contained in Christ’s confession?... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:24

Verse 24 Matthew 7:24.Every one, therefore, who heareth As it is often difficult to distinguish the true professors of the Gospel from the false, Christ shows, by a beautiful comparison, where the main difference lies. He represents two houses, one of which was built without a foundation, while the other was well-founded. Both have the same external appearance: but, when the wind and storms blow, and the floods dash against them, the former will immediately fall, while the latter will be... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:28

Verse 28 28.When Jesus had finished these sayings By these sayings I understand not only the discourse which he delivered when he came down from the mountain, but the rest of the doctrine, which had already been made known to the people. The meaning therefore is, that, where he had given the people, on all sides, a taste of his doctrine, all were seized with astonishment, because a strange, indescribable, and unwonted majesty drew to him the minds of men. What is meant by his teaching them as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1

Parallel passage: Luke 6:37 . Judge not . Not merely "do not condemn," for this would leave too much latitude; nor, on the other hand, "do not ever judge," for this is sometimes our duty; but "do not be always judging" ( μὴ κρίνετε ). Our Lord opposes the censorious spirit. "Let us therefore be lowly minded, brethren, laying aside all arrogance, and conceit, and folly, and anger, and let us do that which is written … most of all remembering the words of the Lord Jesus which he spake,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1

The sin of unloving criticism. This part of the sermon deals with the life of relationships and mutual obligations which the disciple of Christ has to live. The second part of the sermon dealt with his personal life of piety. Here our Lord shows how the new regenerate life will put a new tone and character on all the ordinary and everyday human relations. True piety must gain expression; if it be true piety it will be ever seeking to gain worthy expression. A characteristic fault in human... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1-2

The warning in judging. Thus, at the early beginning of the new generations of the earth, did the Author of them, foreseeing their long and ever-broadening tumultuous streams, declare this among the essential conditions of a true inheritance in them, that men fear and avoid rather than rush into the seat of the judge. It is a great condition of membership in the new society. To the soundness and health of this society many an element must contribute; and to exist it must be healthy. No... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1-3

Judging. In warning against hindrances to holiness, our Lord begins with judging; for in this young converts too often expend the zeal which is given them for better uses. The text admonishes us— I. THAT THERE IS A JUDGMENT TO COME . 1 . This life is under judicial rule. 2 . But the judgments of this life are not final. 3 . Revelation makes this clear. II. THAT DIVINE JUSTICE IS RETRIBUTIVE . 1 . In its principles. 2 . In its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1-5

The mote and the beam. As we read the Gospel narratives we cannot fail to be impressed with a singular mingling of severity and kindness in the teachings of our Lord. His standard is lofty and he admits of no compromise, yet he deals gently with the erring, and he urges a similar line of conduct on his disciples. He came not to judge the world, but to save it. He bids us not judge one another, while we are to be severe in judging ourselves. Let us consider the evil of censoriousness. I. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1-12

(2) As anxiety about the things of this life hinders us Godwards ( Matthew 6:19-34 ), so does censoriousness manwards ( Matthew 7:1-12 ), our Lord thus tacitly opposing two typically Jewish faults. Censoriousness—the personal danger of having it ( Matthew 7:1 , Matthew 7:2 ), its seriousness as a sign of ignorance and as a hindrance to spiritual vision ( Matthew 7:3-5 ), even though there must be a recognition of great moral differences ( Matthew 7:6 ). Grace to overcome it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1-12

Sermon on the mount: 6. Against judging others. This "Judge not, that ye be not judged," comes in unexpectedly, and seems out of its place. But the superficial, ostentatious righteousness which our Lord has been exposing betrays itself in nothing more certainly than in censoriousness. To sigh and shake the head over a sinful world is one of the easiest roads to a reputation for sanctity. The reasons our Lord gives for refraining from judging others are two. 1 . If we judge harshly and... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:23

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:28

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:1-12

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