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Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 5:1-48

Matthew 5:1 . Seeing the multitudes, assembled from six provinces to see and to hear the great, the promised prophet, who had opened his ministry with glorious miracles. But our Saviour looked upon them, not for distinction of dress and rank, these being vain in the eyes of heaven: he looked for those whom the world overlook, he looked for his Father’s image in the crowd, the poor in spirit, the mourners, and the meek. Matthew 5:3 . Blessed are the poor in spirit. These characters are... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 5:12

Matthew 5:12Great is your reward.The reward of the saintsI. Consider its preciousness. It is shown-1. By remembering who bestows it.2. It is in heaven.3. It meets and satisfies the yearning of the saints here.4. It exceeds our power to measure.5. It is connected with recognition of service.6. It is freed from all admixture of sorrow.7. It is carefully prepared for us.8. It is certain.9. It is the highest elevation.II. Consider it as a legitimate motive to action (Hebrews 10:35; Hebrews... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 5:12

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Ver. 12. Rejoice and be exceeding glad ] Leap and skip for joy, as frolicing young cattle use to do in the spring, when everything is in its prime and pride. ( σκιρταω , Heb. רקד et Psal. cxliv. Significat proprie saltum animalium prae luxu. Lorin. Dicuntur lascivientes pecudes σκιρταν . Beza. Neh 8:10 ) Thus George Roper, at his coming to the stake, let a... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Matthew 5:12

Rejoice: Luke 6:23, Acts 5:41, Acts 16:25, Romans 5:3, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Philippians 2:17, Colossians 1:24, James 1:2, 1 Peter 4:13 for great: Matthew 6:1, Matthew 6:2, Matthew 6:4, Matthew 6:5, Matthew 6:16, Matthew 10:41, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 16:27, Genesis 15:1, Ruth 2:12, Psalms 19:11, Psalms 58:11, Proverbs 11:18, Isaiah 3:10, Luke 6:23, Luke 6:35, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Colossians 3:24, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:26 for so: Matthew 21:34-Zechariah :, Matthew 23:31-Haggai :, 1 Kings 18:4,... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 5:12

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.Your reward — Even over and above the happiness that naturally and directly results from holiness. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:12

12. Rejoice and be exceeding glad This verse may be most easily explained by reversing the order of its clauses. As your sufferings associate you with the prophets which were before you, so like their’s your reward in heaven is great; therefore Rejoice, etc. 2 . Woes pronounced upon the opposite characters. To three of these benedictions, St. Luke’s report of the discourse contains three counter woes. They are so presented as to suggest that Luke reports but a part, and that our... read more