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William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Matthew 5:11

Matthew 5:11 The words of the text contain a distinct and cogent motive for religious life and service. We are to be religious men and to do religious things "for Christ's sake." I. The urgency of such a motive involves a very distinct doctrine concerning Christ. It has important and suggestive bearings upon His distinctive character. (1) Is it not, to say the least, a remarkable, nay a unique principle, of religious obligation? The claim is so daring, it is preferred so frequently and in such... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Matthew 5:10-12

DISCOURSE: 1294PERSECUTION FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS’ SAKEMatthew 5:10-12. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.CHRISTIANITY, to one who is not acquainted with its real nature, must appear... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Matthew 5:1-48

Tonight we have the Sermon on the Mount, what a fantastic portion of scripture. Matthew five,And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he has sat down, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth, and he taught them, saying, ( Matthew 5:1-2 ).The first thing to notice is that this Sermon on the Mount is not for everybody. The Sermon on the Mount was not for the multitudes. Jesus is not here talking to the multitudes, he is talking to his disciples and unless a... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

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 5:11

Matthew 5:11For My sake.For My sakeThe supreme and commanding claims implied. Endeavour to understand the meaning of the words, “for my sake.” All intelligent creatures act from some consideration or other-for the “ sake “ of something. At the root of the life we are living there is a strong and dominant reason; or, if not one, several that sway us in turn. Motive in every action-money, pleasure, etc., regard for others. So that the principle which is contained in the text is by no means new or... 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 5:11

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you , and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Ver. 11. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake ] There are tongue-smiters, as well as hand-smiters; such as malign and molest God’s dearest children, as well with their virulent tongues as violent hands: "Such as will revile you," saith our Saviour, twit and upbraid you... 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 5:11

when: Matthew 10:25, Matthew 27:39, Psalms 35:11, Isaiah 66:5, Luke 7:33, Luke 7:34, John 9:28, 1 Peter 2:23 falsely: Gr. lying, 1 Peter 4:14 for: Matthew 10:18, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 10:39, Matthew 19:29, Matthew 24:9, Psalms 44:22, Mark 4:17, Mark 8:35, Mark 13:9, Mark 13:13, Luke 6:22, Luke 9:24, Luke 21:12, Luke 21:17, John 15:21, Acts 9:16, Romans 8:36, 1 Corinthians 4:10, 2 Corinthians 4:11, Revelation 2:3 Reciprocal: Genesis 39:14 - he came Numbers 16:41 - Ye have 2 Samuel 6:22 -... 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

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