마태복음 6:2 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:2

Therefore . A deduction from the general principle laid down in Matthew 6:1 . When thou doest alms ( ποιῇς ἐλεημοσύνην ) . The exact phrase comes here and Matthew 6:3 only. In Luke 11:41 and Luke 12:33 ( δότε ) alms are con-sidereal rather as a gift; in Acts 9:36 ; Acts 10:2 ; Acts 24:17 ( ἐλεημοσύνας ), rather as to their separate occasions and materials; here quite generally but rather as an action, a work. Do not sound a trumpet ( μησῃς ). Probably a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:2

Character shown in religious duties. There is no certain evidence of such a custom as our Lord here refers to. Rich men sometimes had a certain day on which they distributed their alms. Then they may have sent round with a trumpet to call the poor people together. "In some cities Saturday is beggars' day, and every merchant, shopkeeper, and housewife lays by a store of coppers and remnants of food." Probably our Lord only used a figure, such as we employ when we speak of the "flourish of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:2-4

Almsgiving. Matthew only. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:2

Do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do - The word “hypocrite” is taken from “stage-players,” who act the part of others, or speak not their own sentiments, but the sentiments of others. It means here, and in the New Testament generally, those who “dissemble” or hide their real sentiments, and assume or express other feelings than their own - those who, for purposes of ostentation, gain, or applause, put on the appearance of religion. It is probable that such persons, when they... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:2-4

Matthew 6:2-4. Therefore, &c. The caution is so important, that our Lord illustrates it in various particulars. When thou doest thine alms Exercisest thy charity by performing works of mercy; do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do From this it would appear that, in our Lord’s time, persons who affected the reputation of being extremely charitable, sometimes sounded a trumpet when they distributed their alms, on pretence, no doubt, of calling together the poor to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:1-18

41. Giving, praying and fasting (Matthew 6:1-18; Luke 11:1-4)If the followers of Jesus give help to the needy with the aim of winning people’s praise, their giving is of no value in God’s sight. They will have their reward in the praise they seek, but will miss out on any reward from God. They should keep matters of giving secret from even their closest friends (Matthew 6:1-4).Prayer also is a private matter. Believers do not need to make a show of prayerful zeal, as if their heavenly Father... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 6:2

AS TO ALMS GIVING. hypocrites = actors: i.e. those who speak or act from under a mask. Used later of actual impiety, to which it led. Compare Matthew 23:28 ; Matthew 24:51 .Mark 12:15 . that = so that. of = by. Greek. hupo. Verily. See note on Matthew 5:18 . They have = They receive. Greek. apecho. In the Papyri, ( App-94 .) used constantly in formal receipts, as = it is received: i.e. those men who desired to be seen of men, were seen, and had received all they looked for. They got... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 6:2

When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have the glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.The area of instruction covered here is personal and individual, the broad assumption being that every true follower of Christ gives alms; that is, helps other people. Christ did not say, "If thou doest alms ..." but "WHEN"! One's obligation to be mindful of human need and suffering... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 6:2

Matthew 6:2. When thou doest thine alms— When you do good offices. Heylin. The term ελεημοσυνη, which we render alms, has a much larger signification, and imports all acts of kindness by which we can benefit others. In all these our Lord warns us against ostentation, and the desire of applause; and not only that we should not seek the praise of others upon such occasions, but also cautiously abstain from all vain-glorious reflections upon the good that we have done; which advice he couches in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:2

2. Therefore, when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee—The expression is to be taken figuratively for blazoning it. Hence our expression to "trumpet." as the hypocrites do—This word—of such frequent occurrence in Scripture, signifying primarily "one who acts a part"—denotes one who either pretends to be what he is not (as here), or dissembles what he really is (as in Luke 12:1; Luke 12:2). in the synagogues and in the streets—the places of religious and secular resort.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:2-4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:2-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 6:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 6:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 6:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:2

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