Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 15:1-38
C. CHRIST MANIFESTS HIMSELF AS THE HIGH PRIEST IN HIS SUFFERINGS; BEING REJECTED BY THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES OF JERUSALEM, OR THE THEOLOGICAL AUTHORITIES OF THE SCHOOLSMatthew 14:34-36, Matthew 15:1-38Contents:—Secret landing of the Lord in Galilee, and His recognition. Accusation of the deputation from the synagogue at Jerusalem, that His disciples transgressed the traditions. Reply of Jesus, and rebuke addressed to the Pharisees of Galilee. Christ’s teaching to the disciples in reference to... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 15:7-9
Christ substantiates His attack: v. 7. Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, v. 8. This people draweth nigh unto Me with their mouth, and honoreth Me with their lips; but their heart is far from Me. v. 9. But in vain they do worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. He does not mince words; their sham and deceit, their shallow acting at religion, must be branded as such. What the Lord had spoken of the hypocrisy of the Jews in the time of Isaiah 29:13;... read more