Matthew 19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:25

When his disciples heard it ..... That is, the difficulty of a rich man's entering into the kingdom of heaven, aggravated by the above proverbial expression, they were exceedingly amazed . They were surprised at his first words; but when he confirmed them by the proverb of a camel's passing through the eye of a needle, they were, as Mark says, "astonished out of measure": they did not imagine there was any difficulty of rich men coming into the kingdom of the Messiah, which they took to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:26

But Jesus beheld them ,.... Looking wishfully and earnestly at them; signifying thereby, that he knew their reasonings among themselves, though they did not speak out so as to be heard by him; and that there was no reason why they should be in so much concern, as their countenances showed, or possess themselves with such fears: and said unto them, with men this is impossible . Mark adds, "but not with God; for with God all things are possible"; to be done by him, if he will, which are... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:27

Then answered Peter and said unto him ,.... Peter observing what Christ said to the young man, bidding him sell all that he had, and give to the poor, and he should have treasure in heaven, and come and follow him, lays hold on it, and addresses him in the following manner, behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee . Though their worldly substance was not so large as the young man's, they had not such estates to sell, nor that to give to the poor, he had; yet all that they had they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:28

And Jesus said unto them ,.... To all the disciples whom Peter represented; verily I say unto you : the thing being something very considerable, and of great moment, Christ uses the asseveration he sometimes does in such cases: that ye which have followed me . Christ does not deny that they had forsaken all for his sake, nor does he despise it, because it was but little they left, though he does not repeat it; but only takes notice of their following him, which, including their faith... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:29

And everyone that hath forsaken houses ,.... Not only the then disciples of Christ, but any other believer in him, whether at that time, or in any age, that should be called to quit their habitations, or leave their dearest relations, friends, and substance: as brethren or sisters, or father or mother, or wife or children, lands, for my name's sake ; or, as in Luke, "for the kingdom of God's sake"; that is, for the sake of the Gospel, and a profession of it. Not that believing in Christ,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:30

But many that are first shall be last ,.... This may refer unto, or be occasioned by, either the young ruler; signifying that he, and others like him, who were superior in riches and honour, were first in this world, of the first rank and figure, should be the last in the world to come: and the last shall be first ; the apostles, who were last in this world, being poor, mean, and abject, should be the first in the other: or to the Scribes and Pharisees, who were in the chief place, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19

Jesus leaves Galilee, and comes into the coasts of Judea, and is followed by great multitudes, whom he heals, Matthew 19:1 , Matthew 19:2 . The question of the Pharisees concerning divorce answered, and the doctrine of marriage explained, Matthew 19:3-9 . The inquiry of the disciples on this subject, Matthew 19:10 . Our Lord's answer, explaining the case of eunuchs, Matthew 19:11 , Matthew 19:12 . Little children brought to Christ for his blessing, Matthew 19:13-15 . The case of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:1

Beyond Jordan - Or, by the side of Jordan. Matthew begins here to give an account of Christ's journey (the only one he mentions) to Jerusalem, a little before the passover, at which he was crucified. See Mark 10:1 ; Luke 9:51 . Jesus came from Galilee (which lay to the north of Judea) into the coasts of Judea; and from thence, in his way to Jerusalem, he went through Jericho, ( Matthew 20:17 , Matthew 20:29 ;), which lay at the distance of sixty furlongs, or seven miles and a half... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:2

Great multitudes followed him - Some to be instructed - some to be healed - some through curiosity - and some to ensnare him. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:3

Tempting him - Trying what answer he would give to a question, which, however decided by him, would expose him to censure. Is it lawful - for every cause? - Instead of αιτιαν , fault, cause, reason, three MSS. and the Coptic version read αμαρτιαν , sin or transgression: this was probably the original reading - the first syllable being lost, αρτιαν alone would remain, which a subsequent transcriber would suppose to be a mistake for αιτιαν , and so wrote it; hence this various... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:30

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:3

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