Matthew 13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:45-46

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man ,.... This parable may be understood of Christ's seeking, finding, and purchasing his elect: for, certain it is, that he has sought after them; which implies, that they were lost and going astray; expresses his great love to them, value for them, and desire after them; in doing which, he took much pains, and used much diligence: and certain it also is, that he finds them in redemption, and in effectual calling; and that they are to him... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:47

Again the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net ,.... By which also is meant, the Gospel, and the ministry of it. This may be compared to a net, for its meanness in the esteem of men; being despicable, and of no account in the eyes of the world: and yet like a net, a piece of curious artifice and workmanship, being the produce of the grace of God; in which his manifold wisdom is displayed, and is what angels desire to look into: it is designed, and purposely contrived, for the gathering in of... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:48

Which when, it was full ,.... As the Gospel, and the Gospel church state may be said to be, when all the ends of the preaching of the word are answered; when all are called by the one, and into the other, that were designed to be called; when the fulness of the Gentiles shall be brought in, and all Israel shall be saved, They drew to the shore ; which will be done, when the end of the world comes; then will an end be put to the Gospel ministry, the net will be drawn to shore; the... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:49

So shall it be at the end of the world ,.... As the fisherman, when he has drawn his net to shore, picks out the good fish, and puts them into proper vessels, and casts the dead, putrid, and useless fish away; so, at the close of time, in the last day, the angels shall come forth out of heaven, from the presence of God and Christ, and by his orders, as the judge of all the earth, and sever the wicked from the just ; with whom they have had not only civil conversation, but have been... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:50

And shall cast them into the furnace of fire ,.... See Gill on Matthew 13:42 read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:51

Jesus saith unto them ,.... This is left out in the Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions, and in Munster's Hebrew Gospel, and in some Greek exemplars; though it is necessary to the connection and sense of the words: have ye understood all these things ? All the parables Christ had delivered, besides those he had given a particular explanation of; as of the mustard seed, and leaven, of the treasure hid in the field, the pearl of great price, and the net cast into the sea: Christ's putting... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:52

Then said he unto them ,.... Since the disciples had such a clear understanding of the above parables, and were by them, and by other things, so well furnished to preach the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven to others, Christ stirs them up by the following parable, to a diligent exercise of their gifts, and to a large, free, and cheerful communication of their knowledge to others, Therefore every Scribe ; meaning not legal ones, Scribes in the law of Moses, a sort of letter men, often... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:53

And it came to pass that, when Jesus had finished these parables ,.... Which he spoke both to the multitude from the ship, and to his disciples in the house, he departed thence ; from the house in which he was, and the city of Capernaum, where he had some time been. read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:54

And when he was come into his own country ,.... Not where he was born, Bethlehem, for it is never observed, that he went thither; but where he was educated, and where his parents and near relations, according to the flesh, lived; who had been some little time ago seeking for him, and desirous of speaking with him, even Nazareth: he taught them in their synagogue , it being the sabbath day; see Mark 6:1 . The Vulgate Latin, and all the Eastern versions, the Syriac, Arabic, Persic, and... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:55

Is not this the carpenter's son? .... Meaning Joseph, who was by trade a carpenter, and whose son Jesus was supposed to be; and who very probably was now dead, which may be the reason he is not mentioned by name. The Greek word here used, signifies any mechanic, or artificer. The Syriac expresses it by a word, which signifies both a carpenter and a blacksmith; and Munster's Hebrew Gospel renders it, בן נפחא , "the blacksmith's son". But the generally received notion of the ancient... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:45-46

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:47

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:48

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:49

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:50

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:51

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:52

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:53

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:54

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:55

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