Matthew 16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:23

But he turned ,.... Either to Peter, changing his countenance, and looking sternly upon him, or rather to the disciples; for Mark says, "when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter": Peter had took him aside, and was arguing the case privately with him; but what he said was so offensive to him, that he chose to reprove him publicly before the disciples; and therefore turned himself from him to them, in a way of resentment, and said unto Peter ; in their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:24

Then said Jesus unto his disciples ,.... Knowing that they had all imbibed the same notion of a temporal kingdom, and were in expectation of worldly riches, honour, and pleasure; he took this opportunity of preaching the doctrine of the cross to them, and of letting them know, that they must prepare for persecutions, sufferings, and death; which they must expect to endure, as well as he, if they would be his disciples: if any man will come after me : that is, be a disciple and follower... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:25

For whosoever will save his life ,.... Whoever is desirous of preserving himself from troubles, reproaches, persecutions, and death; and takes such a method to do it, as by forsaking Christ, denying his Gospel, and dropping his profession of it; and by so doing, curries favour with men, in order to procure to himself worldly emoluments, honour, peace, pleasure, and life, shall lose it ; he will expose himself to the wrath of God, to everlasting punishment, the destruction of soul and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:26

For what is a man profited ,.... Such persons, though they are only seeking their own profit, will find themselves most sadly mistaken; for of what advantage will it be to such a man, if he shall gain the whole world ; all that is precious and valuable in it; all the power, pleasures, and riches of it; if with Alexander, he had the government of the whole world, and with Solomon, all the delights of it; and was possessed with the wealth of Croesus, and Crassus, and lose his own soul ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:27

For the son of man shall come in the glory of his Father ,.... This is a reason, proving the truth of what is before asserted, that men's lives may be lost by saving them, and be found by losing them, whatever paradoxes they may seem to be; and that the loss of a soul is irrecoverable, and no compensation can be made for it; and points out the time, when all this will appear: for nothing is more certain, and to be depended upon, than that Christ, who, though he was then a mean and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:28

Verily I say unto you..... This is a strong asseveration, Christ puts his "Amen" to it; declaring it to be a certain truth, which may firmly be believed: there be some standing here; meaning either his disciples, or some of the audience; for it is clear from Mark 8:34 that the people were called unto him with his disciples, when he said these words: which shall not taste of death: that is, shall not die; a phrase frequently used by the Jewish doctors: they say F25 Zohar in Gen. fol.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 16

The Pharisees insidiously require our Lord to give them a sign, Matthew 16:1 . They are severely rebuked for their hypocrisy and wickedness, Matthew 16:2-5 . The disciples are cautioned to beware of them and their destructive doctrine, Matthew 16:6-12 . The different opinions formed by the people of Christ, Matthew 16:13 , Matthew 16:14 . Peter's confession, and our Lord's discourse on it, Matthew 16:15-20 . He foretells his sufferings, and reproves Peter, Matthew 16:21-23 .... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 16:1

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees - Though a short account of these has been already given in a note on Matthew 3:7 , yet, as one more detailed may be judged necessary, I think it proper to introduce it in this place. The Pharisees were the most considerable sect among the Jews, for they had not only the scribes, and all the learned men of the law of their party, but they also drew after them the bulk of the people. When this sect arose is uncertain. Josephus, Antiq. lib. v. c. xiii.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 16:2

When it is evening - There are certain signs of fair and foul weather, which ye are in the constant habit of observing, and which do not fail. - The signs of the times: the doctrine which I preach, and the miracles which I work among you, are as sure signs that the day-spring from on high has visited you for your salvation; but if ye refute to hear, and continue in darkness, the red and gloomy cloud of vindictive justice shall pour out such a storm of wrath upon you as shalt sweep you from... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 16:3

The sky is red and lowering - The signs of fair and foul weather were observed in a similar manner among the Romans, and indeed among most other people. Many treatises have been written on the subject: thus a poet: - Caeruleus pluviam denunciant, Igneus euros Sin Maculae incipient Rutilo immiscerier Igni, Omnia tunc pariter Vento Nimbisque videbis read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 16:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 16:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 16:3

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