Matthew 4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 4:18

And Jesus walking by the sea of Galilee ,.... Not for his recreation and diversion, or by accident: but on purpose to look out for, and call some, whom he had chosen to be his disciples. And as he was walking about, to and fro, he "saw two" persons; and as soon as he saw them, he knew them to be those he had determined to make his apostles: and these are described by their relation to each other, "brethren"; not merely because they were of the same nation, or of the same religion, or of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 4:19

And he saith unto them, follow me ,.... These two brethren had been the disciples of John, as Theophylact thinks, and which seems agreeable to John 1:35 and though through John's pointing out Christ unto them, they had some knowledge of him, and conversation with him, yet they abode with him but for that day, John 1:37 and afterwards returned to their master; and upon his imprisonment, betook themselves to their former employment: from whence Christ now calls them to be his disciples,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 4:20

And they straightway left their nets ,.... That is, as soon as he had called them, they left their worldly employment, and followed him; they gave up themselves to his service, and became his disciples; they not only left their "nets", but their fishing boats, and fishing trade, and all that belonged to it, even all their substance; and also their relations, friends, and acquaintance, see Matthew 19:27 which shows what a mighty power went along with the words and call of Christ; and what a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 4:21

And going on from thence, he saw other two ,.... When he had gone but a little way further, Mark 1:19 he spied two other persons he was looking for, and had designed to call to the office of apostleship; and these are also described as "brethren", and by name, James, the son of Zebedee, and John his brother . The Jews make mention in their writings F8 T. Hieros. Yebamot, fol. 9. 4. & Maaser Sheni, fol. 55. 2. Trumot. fol. 45. 2. Sheviith. fol. 35. 1. Bereshith Rab. fol. 31. 4.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 4:22

And they immediately left the ship ,.... More is expressed here than before, for they not only left their nets, but their ship too; which was of much more value; nay, even "their father" also, "with the hired servants", Mark 1:20 and so complied with the call of Christ to his people, Psalm 45:10 and thereby proved, that they were sincerely his followers, Luke 14:26 and might expect the gracious promise of Christ to be made good unto them, Matthew 19:28 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 4:23

And Jesus went about all Galilee ,.... Having called four of his disciples, he took a tour throughout Galilee; a country mean and despicable, inhabited by persons poor, illiterate, vile, and wicked: such had the first fruits of Christ's ministry, and messages of his grace; which shows the freeness, sovereignty, and riches, of his abounding goodness. He went about "all" this country, both upper and nether Galilee, which was very populous: Josephus says F12 In vita ejus. , there were two... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 4:24

And his fame went throughout all Syria ,.... For his ministry and miracles, especially the latter; wherefore they brought to him , that is, out of Syria, the sick. Syria was in some respects reckoned as the land of Israel, though in others not. "The F13 T. Bab. Gittin, fol. 8. 1. 2. vid. Maimon. Hileb. Tumath Meth. c. 11. sect. 6. Rabbins teach, that in three respects Syria was like to the land of Israel, and in three to the countries with out the land: the dust defiled, as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 4:25

And there followed him great multitudes of people ,.... Some on one account, and some on another; some out of good will, others out of ill will; some for the healing of their bodies, others for the good of their souls; some to see his miracles, others to hear his doctrine; and what with one and another, the concourse of people that followed him was greater than that which followed John. The Greek word for "multitude" is adopted into the Talmudic language, and is often used by the doctors;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4

Jesus, in the wilderness, is tempted by Satan, Matthew 4:1-11 . He goes into Galilee, Matthew 4:12 ; and Capernaum, Matthew 4:13 . The prophecy which was thus fulfilled, Matthew 4:14-16 . He begins to preach publicly, Matthew 4:17 . Calls Simon Peter, and his brother Andrew, Matthew 4:18-20 . Calls also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Matthew 4:21 , Matthew 4:22 . Preaches and works miracles throughout Galilee, Matthew 4:23 . Becomes famous in Syria, and is followed by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:1

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit - This transaction appears to have taken place immediately after Christ's baptism; and this bringing up of Christ was through the influence of the Spirit of God; that Spirit which had rested upon him in his baptism. To be tempted - The first act of the ministry of Jesus Christ was a combat with Satan. Does not this receive light from Genesis 3:17 . I will put enmity between the woman's seed and thy seed: it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt... read more

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