E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 18:7
world. Greek. kosmos. App-129 . because of. Greek. apo. but = yet, or only. by = by means of. Greek. dia. read more
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E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 18:8
if thy hand, &c. Assuming the condition. See App-118 . offend = keepeth on causing thee to offend. better = good. Figure of speech Heterosis (of Degree). App-6 . life = the life: i.e. resurrection life, or life eternal. Greek. zoe. App-170 . See note on Matthew 9:18 and Leviticus 18:5 . Compare Matthew 7:14 . hell fire = Gehenna of fire. See note on Matthew 5:22 . Occurs elsewhere only in Mark 9:47 . App-131 . read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:7
Woe unto the world because of occasions of stumbling! for it must needs be that the occasions come; but woe to that man through whom the occasion cometh!The divine plan calls for man to be tried, tested, and tempted. Satan and the forbidden tree were in Eden BEFORE sin entered. God desires the love of his children; and true love requires that there be freedom of the will and opportunity to make a choice. The opportunity for temptation does not reduce the guilt of sinners, nor does the necessity... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:8
And if thy hand or thy foot causeth thee to stumble, cut it off and cast it from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life maimed or halt, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the eternal fire.Most commentators, ancient and modern, make Christ's word here a metaphor applicable to the individual who should give up the most cherished friendship, indulgence; or habit, if such hinders spiritual life. It is also applied to the church itself which should put away evil members,... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:9
And if thine eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the hell of fire.See on Matthew 18:8, above. The lesson is identical in these cases and is repeated for emphasis. Special attention is directed to the Saviour's teaching on eternal punishment. See notes on Matthew 25:41. See under Matthew 5:29,30. read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 18:7
Matthew 18:7. For it must needs be that offences come— See Luk 17:1 where our Lord expresses this more fully; it is impossible but that offences will come; impossible, through the weakness, folly, and wickedness of mankind. But woe unto the man by whom, that is to say, by whose faults, these offences, or scandals, come! Dr. Campbell translates this verse, Woe unto the world because of snares: snares indeed there must be; nevertheless woe to the insnarer. read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 18:8
Matthew 18:8. Wherefore, if thy hand or foot offend thee— Insnare thee. Campbell, and so Matthew 18:9. Our Lord here renews the exhortation which he formerly gave, Ch. Mat 5:29-30 rather to submit to the severest mortifications, than to indulge our sinful inclinations, to the scandal of others, and our own ruin. We may observe, that St. Matthew, who has so largely recorded the sermon on the mount, gives us again this passage of it on the present occasion; which is one proof among others, that... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 18:5-14
The seriousness of impeding the progress of a disciple 18:5-14 (cf. Mark 9:37-50; Luke 9:48-50)The major sub-theme of this discourse is offenses (Gr. skandalon, stumbling blocks). The humble disciple will be careful not to put a stumbling block in the path of another disciple as that one proceeds toward the kingdom. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 18:7
Jesus pronounced woe on the world because it is the source of opposition to Him and His disciples, the source of all stumbling. The NIV translation may be a little misleading here. "Woe" announces judgment (cf. Matthew 11:21; Matthew 23:13-32). It is inevitable that the world will reject Jesus’ disciples, but God will hold those who do reject them responsible (cf. Isaiah 10:5-12; Acts 4:27-28). read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:1-14
78. Lessons in humility (Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 18:1-14; Mark 9:30-50; Luke 9:44-50)Despite Jesus’ statement to his disciples that he was heading towards humiliating suffering and death (Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:44-45), they were arguing among themselves about who would have the important places in his kingdom. Jesus rebuked them, explaining that the way to spiritual greatness is through choosing the lowest place and serving others. To enter the kingdom of God, people must... read more