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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:20-28

20-28 The sons of Zebedee abused what Christ said to comfort the disciples. Some cannot have comforts but they turn them to a wrong purpose. Pride is a sin that most easily besets us; it is sinful ambition to outdo others in pomp and grandeur. To put down the vanity and ambition of their request, Christ leads them to the thoughts of their sufferings. It is a bitter cup that is to be drunk of; a cup of trembling, but not the cup of the wicked. It is but a cup, it is but a draught, bitter... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 20:1-99

Matthew 20 THIS CHAPTER OPENS with the parable of the householder and his labourers, which in verse Mat_20:16 brings us back with fresh conviction to just that point. The parable also has direct reference to Peter’s question, which asked for a definite promise of reward, since it contrasts the difference of treatment meted out by the householder between those who served him as the result of a bargain, and those who did so without any bargain, but with simple trust that he would give them... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 20:22-23

The answer of Jesus: v. 22. But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto Him, We are able. v. 23. And He saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of My Father. Incidents... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 20:20-28

SECOND SECTIONTHE PLACES AT THE RIGHT AND AT THE LEFT HAND OF HIS THRONE—AND OF HIS CROSSMatthew 20:20-28(Mark 10:35-45)20Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children [of the sons of Z., τῶν νἱῶν Z.] with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring [asking, αἰτομ͂σα, comp. Matthew 20:22] a certain thing [something]16 of him. 21And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant [Command]17 that these my two sons may [shall] sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left,... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 20:17-28

Serving Nobler than Self-Seeking Matthew 20:17-28 For the third time our Lord foretells His death. In Matthew 16:21 , He dwelt especially on the shame of His rejection; in Matthew 17:23 , He told how the gates of death would open on the Easter joy. Now He declares the method of His death, and tells how Gentiles would join with His own people in the tragedy of the Cross. He was no martyr, who went unknowing to his doom. He set His face to go to the Cross. Others die because they were born;... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 20:1-34

One great principle of rewards is laid down in this parable. It is that they will be given, not according to length or amount of service, but according to fidelity to opportunities. The Master was now taking the last journey to Jerusalem, fully conscious of its deep significance in His mission. Beyond the Cross He saw the glory of the new life. He called His disciples to Him, and told them of His coming death and resurrection. Here as in every case during the last sad days His account of His... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 20:1-34

THE REFORM OF THE IDLER‘Why stand ye here all the day idle? They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us.’ Matthew 20 part Matthew 20:6-Judges : This parable is one of the most difficult in the New Testament, because, at first sight, there seems to have been a serious miscarriage of justice. But the householder represents God, and such an imputation is therefore impossible. Two considerations diminish the difficulty. I. Motive of sacrifice.—Our Lord taught that God estimates sacrifice by (... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 20:21-22

A MOTHER’S PRAYER‘Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on Thy right hand, and the other on the left, in Thy kingdom. But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?’ Matthew 20:21-Song of Solomon : This mother of the two sons who had such high expectations for her boys was the type of many a mother before and since, I. The purpose of life is character.—The purpose... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 20:22

THE CUP IN SERVICE Are ye able to drink of the cup …? They say unto Him, We are able.’ Matthew 20:22 It is a grand answer. Both these disciples are accepted. There is no promise given of crown or rule, but they shall be with Him in His sufferings. I. The promise fulfilled.—Both had the cup. Was it more bitter to one than the other? St. James was called to drink very soon after the Lord was gone, killed by the sword of Herod. By the baptism of blood he went to Jesus. St. John’s reward was... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:1-34

Analysis Of The Section Matthew 19:3 to Matthew 22:46 . This whole Section may be analysed as follows: a Jesus’ testing commences with a question about divorce. b Jesus questions the Pharisees about what the Scriptures say. Scripture has demonstrated that God is the Creator and Lord over all, and that man cannot change what God has in His sovereignty declared, that a man and woman are to cleave together and become one flesh, which no man is to put asunder. Their relationship is unique.... read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:20-28

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 20:1-99

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 20:22-23

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 20:20-28

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 20:17-28

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 20:1-34

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 20:1-34

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 20:21-22

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 20:22

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:1-34

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