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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 23:7

Greetings in the markets - Markets were places where multitudes of people were assembled together. They were pleased with special attention in public places, and desired that all should show them particular respect.Greetings - Salutations. See the notes at Luke 10:4.To be called Rabbi, Rabbi - This word literally signifies great. It was a title given to eminent teachers of the law among the Jews; a title of honor and dignity, denoting authority and ability to teach. They were gratified with... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 23:5-7

Matthew 23:5-7. All their works they do to be seen of men They have the praise of men in view in all their actions. Hence they are constant and abundant in those duties of religion which come under the observation of men; but with respect to those that are of a more spiritual nature, and lie between God and their own souls, or should be performed in the retirements of their closets, they desire to be excused. As the mere form of godliness will procure them a name to live, which is all they... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 23:1-39

129. More about scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 23:1-39; Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:45-47)Instead of teaching only the law of Moses, the scribes and Pharisees added countless laws of their own. Instead of making the people’s load lighter, they made it heavier. People could profit from listening to the scribes’ teaching of Moses’ law, but they were not to copy the scribes’ behaviour (Matthew 23:1-4).Jesus gave two specific reasons for his condemnation of the scribes. First, they wanted to make a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 23:5

for to be seen = to be gazed upon as a spectacle. Same word as "see" in Matthew 22:11 . for = for the purpose. Greek. pros. App-104 . phylacteries. Greek. phulakterion. Occ only here. See notes, &c, on Exodus 13:9 . Deuteronomy 6:8 . Reference to Pentateuch App-92 and App-117 . the borders = the fringes. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 15:37-41 .Deuteronomy 22:12; Deuteronomy 22:12 ). Originally a mark of separation between Israel and the surrounding nations. Compare Luke 8:44 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 23:6

love = are fond of. Greek. phileo. App-135 . uppermost rooms = the first place, as in next clause. at = in. Greek. en . App-104 . chief seats = first seats, as in preceding clause. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 23:7

greetings = the formal salutations. of = by. Greek. hupo . Rabbi = my Master. Compare Matthew 23:8 . Note the Figure of speech Epizeuxis for Emph. ( App-6 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments ...John A. Broadus, quoting Rabbinical writers, described the phylactery as follows:In Exodus 13:16; Deuteronomy 6:8 and Deuteronomy 11:18, it was said to Israel concerning the teachings of the law, that they should be bound, "for a token upon thy head, and for frontlets between thine eyes." In the inter-biblical period, we find the Jews converting this figure into... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 23:6

And love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues.It is an eloquent warning against pride, even of the variety held harmless by many, to observe that the rejection of Christ by the Pharisees was directly the fruit of their social and religious pride. When Christ finally denounced them and pronounced judgment upon them, as in this chapter, he made their pride to be their principal sin. The vainglory of greetings extended to them in market places, the deference shown them... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 23:7

And the salutations in the market places, and to be called of men, Rabbi. But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father on the earth: for one is your Father, even he who is in heaven.They were little men, puffed up with their supposed learning, parading like peacocks before the admiring eyes of their followers, and inwardly gloating over titles of honor and deference. Such empty superficiality blinded the Pharisees and will also blind... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 23:5-7

Matthew 23:5-7. All their works they do, &c.— "Any good action which they happen to perform, is vitiated by the principle from which it proceeds. They do it with a view to popular applause, and not from a regard to God, or from a love of goodness. They are proud and arrogant, as is plain from their affected gravity of dress, from the anxietywhich they discover to get the principal seats at feasts and all public meetings, as belonging to them on account of their superior worth, and from... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 23:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 23:5-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 23:1-39

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 23:5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 23:6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 23:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 23:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 23:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 23:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 23:5-7

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