The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:2-12
The moral character of the scribes and Pharisees, and warning to Christ ' s disciples. read more
马太福音 23:10-11 Cunpss
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:2-33
Pharisees and Sadducees. The Pharisees first appear under this name in Jewish history about the year B.C. 160. There had been Separatists, or Puritans, as far back as the Captivity, but it was alter the return to Palestine that events gave an impulse to the Separatist idea so strong as to consolidate what might otherwise have remained a tendency. The Jews had learned the value of commerce, and it was found impossible, in dealing with foreign merchants, to observe the minute regulations... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:8-10
Christian equality. Our Lord does not wish to see the distinctions of Judaism, which had become so odious in his day, repeated in Christianity. He does not desire the dogmatism of the rabbis to be copied by the Christian teachers, or the authority of the rulers to be transferred to the Christian pastors. He does not want his people to think that they can best show their humility by losing their self-respect and cringing before ecclesiastical superiors. In opposition to all such tendencies,... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:10
Neither be ye called masters; καθηγηται ì : leaders, guides. This is just what the Pharisees claimed to be (see Matthew 23:16 and Romans 2:19 , , Romans 2:20 ). One is your master ( καθηγητη ì ς , Leader ) , even [ the ] Christ . Hero Jesus announces himself, not only as their Teacher, but as the Messiah, their Ruler and Guide. He is censuring that sectarian spirit which began in the primitive Church, when one said," I am of Paul; another, I of Apollos,"... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:11
But he that is greatest … your servant; δια ì κονος : minister (see Matthew 20:26 , Matthew 20:27 ). It was there said to the apostles alone; here it is spoken more publicly to emphasize the contrast between Christian humility and Pharisaical pride and vanity. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:11
Greatness finding expression in service. This setting of truth was repeated by our Lord again and again, and variously illustrated by parable and by example (as in our Lord's washing the disciples' feet). He must have been much impressed by the unreadiness to serve which distinguished the prominent religionists of his days. The Pharisee class was always scheming to get— to get wealth, to get praise, to get credit. He never saw them giving, or trying to do anything for anybody. They were... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 23:10
Neither be ye called masters - That is, leaders, guides, for this is the literal meaning of the word. It refers to those who go before others; who claim, therefore, the right to direct and control others. This was also a title conferred on Jewish teachers.Neither of these commands forbids us to give proper titles of civil office to men, or to render them the honor belonging to their station, Matthew 22:21; Rom 13:7; 1 Peter 2:17. They prohibit the disciples of Jesus from seeking or receiving... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 23:11-12
See the notes at Matthew 20:26.He that shall humble himself ... - God will exalt or honor him that is humble, and that seeks a lowly place among people. That is true religion, and God will reward it. read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 23:8-10
Matthew 23:8-10. Be not ye called rabbi Do not affect those titles of reverence and respect which give too much honour or authority to man. The Jewish doctors were called rabbis, fathers, and masters, by their several disciples, whom they required both to believe implicitly what they affirmed, without asking any further reason, and to obey unreservedly what they enjoined, without seeking for any further authority. But our Lord here teaches his apostles, and their successors in the... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 23:1-39
Denunciation of the scribes and Pharisees, and lamentation over Jerusalem which followed their guidance to her own destruction. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.) read more