マタイの福音書 11:14-15 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-15

Jesus ' recognition of the greatness of John as herald. Verses 7-11: parallel passage: Luke 7:24-28 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-15

The greatest of the prophets. Two of John's disciples came to Jesus with the inquiry, "Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?" Having replied to this inquiry and sent the men away, Jesus seized the opportunity to discourse to the multitude concerning John. Note: Jesus improved every opportunity. In this, as in everything, we should endeavour to follow him. In the description of John we see— I. THE FEATURES OF A GREAT CHARACTER . 1 . Deep and earliest conviction. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-19

The Lord's testimony to John the Baptist. I. HIS CHARACTER . 1 . He was no reed shaken by the wind. The multitudes who had now heard John's message and the Lord's answer had once gone into the wilderness to see the Baptist, drawn thither by the powerful attraction of his preaching and character. What had they found there? Were they disappointed? Was he unlike the report which they had heard of him? Was he weak, vacillating, wavering hither and thither like the reeds that grew on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-19

John and Jesus: children in the market-place. After dismissing the messengers of John, there appeared to our Lord urgent need of indicating with precision the merits and defects of the Baptist's work, so that the people might understand hew it was the Baptist was disappointed in the Messiah he had so enthusiastically heralded, and what were the relations mutually held by the Baptist, the Messiah, and the people. In doing so our Lord touches on— I. THE GREATNESS OF JOHN AND HIS... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:14

In Matthew only. And if ye will receive it . Our Lord gives the information plainly, but doubts if it will be of any use to them. Will ( θέλετε ). For the reception of a truth depends upon the attitude of the will In this case to acknowledge John as Elijah would mean to accept the present consequences of that reformation which Elijah was to bring about ( Malachi 4:6 ). But "the human will has a natural disinclination to cultivate and sharpen the conscience in combination with the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:15

He that hath ears to hear, let him hear . A solemn exhortation, often spoken by our Lord at the close of an utterance. See Matthew 13:9 , 43; Mark 4:23 ; Luke 14:35 . It means—You are all formed by nature to learn God's commands; answer, therefore, to your powers, and obey him. See Psalms 40:6 (cf. Hebrews 10:5 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 11:14

If ye will receive it - This is a mode of speaking implying that the doctrine which he was about to state was different from their common views; that he was about to state something which varied from the common expectation, and which therefore they might be disposed to reject.This is Elias ... - That is, “Elijah.” Elias is the “Greek” mode of writing the Hebrew word “Elijah.” An account of him is found in the first and second books of Kings. He was a distinguished prophet, and was taken up to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 11:15

He that hath ears ... - This expression is frequently used by Christ. It is a proverbial expression, implying that the highest attention should be given to what was spoken. The doctrine about John he regarded as of the greatest importance. He among you, says he, that has the faculty of understanding this, or that will believe that this is the Elijah spoken of, let him attend to it and remember it. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:1-19

49. Messengers from John the Baptist (Matthew 11:1-19; Luke 7:18-35)Shut up in prison, John the Baptist received only irregular and possibly inaccurate reports of Jesus’ ministry. These reports must have caused him to wonder whether Jesus really was the Messiah he foretold. Jesus sent back the message that he was carrying out a ministry of relief to the oppressed, which was the sort of ministry foretold of the Messiah in the Old Testament (Matthew 11:1-5; cf. Isaiah 35:5-6; Isaiah 61:1). Many... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 11:14

if, &c. Assuming it as a fact. See App-118 ., as in verses: Matthew 11:21 , Matthew 11:23 . will = are willing. Greek. thelo. receive = to receive. Compare Acts 2:41 . this is = he represents. Had the nation repented, John would have been reckoned as Elijah. is = represents. Figure of speech Metaphor. App-6 . Elias = Elijah. was for to come = is about to come. See Malachi 4:5 , and Luke 1:17 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 11:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 11:15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 11:1-19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 11:14

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