马太福音 18:18-20 CUNPSS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 18:15-20

Christ, having cautioned his disciples not to give offence, comes next to direct them what they must do in case of offences given them; which may be understood either of personal injuries, and then these directions are intended for the preserving of the peace of the church; or of public scandals, and then they are intended for the preserving of the purity and beauty of the church. Let us consider it both ways. I. Let us apply it to the quarrels that happen, upon any account, among Christians.... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 18:1-35

Matthew 18:1-35 is a most important chapter for Christian Ethics, because it deals with those qualities which should characterize the personal relationships of the Christian. We shall be dealing in detail with these relationships as we study the chapter section by section; but before we do so, it will be well to look at the chapter as a whole. It singles out seven qualities which should mark the personal relationships of the Christian. (i) First and foremost, there is the quality of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:18

Verily I say unto you ,.... To them all, what he had said before to Peter; See Gill on Matthew 16:19 , what is said here, refers to things and not persons, as there also. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:19

Again, I say unto you ,.... As the words in the former verse seem to regard the whole body of the disciples, whose decisions in cases brought before them, declaring them just or unjust, are determinate and unalterable; these seem to respect the one or two, that should join the offended person in the reproof of the offender, and are spoken for their encouragement; who might think proper either to premise, or follow their engaging in such a work with prayer: that if two of you shall agree... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:20

For where two or three are gathered together ,.... This seems to be said in opposition to a Jewish notion, that a number less than ten, is not a congregation F1 Misn. Sanhedrim, c. 1. sect. 6. T. Bab. Megilia, fol. 23. 2. Gloss. in ib. ; whereas, though the number is ever so few that are met together to pray to God; or to hear his word, attend on his ordinances, or do the business of his house, or transact any affair that is for the glory of God, and the good of souls, in my name, says... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:18

Whatsoever ye shall bind, etc. - Whatever determinations ye make, in conformity to these directions for your conduct to an offending brother, will be accounted just, and ratified by the Lord. See on Matthew 16:19 ; (note); and, to what is there said, the following observations may be profitably added. Οσα εαν δησητε - και οσα εαν λυσητε . Binding and loosing, in this place, and in Matthew 16:19 , is generally restrained, by Christian interpreters, to matters of discipline and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:19

Again I say unto you - The word αμην , verily, is added here, in ninety-eight MSS., (many of which are of the greatest antiquity and importance), seven editions, all the Arabic, the Slavonic, and several of the Itala. The taking in or leaving out such a word may appear to some a matter of indifference; but, as I am fully convinced Jesus Christ never spoke a useless or a needless word, my maxim is, to omit not one syllable that I am convinced (from such authority as the above) he has ever... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:20

For where two - are gathered together in thy name - There are many sayings among the Jews almost exactly similar to this, such as, Wherever even two persons are sitting in discourse concerning the law, the Divine presence is among them. See much more in Schoettgen. And the following, among the ancient Hindoos, is like unto it: "When Brahma, the Lord of creation, had formed mankind, and at the same time appointed his worship, he spoke and said, 'With this worship pray for increase, and let it... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:18

Verse 18 18.What things soever you shall bind. He now repeats the same words which he had formerly used, (Matthew 16:19,) but in a different sense; for there he intended to maintain their authority in doctrine, but here he appoints discipline, which is an appendage to doctrine. There Christ declared that the preaching of the Gospel would not be without effect, but that the odor of it would either be life-giving or deadly, (2 Corinthians 2:15 :) here he affirms that, though wicked men ridicule... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:19

Verse 19 19.Again I say to you. He confirms the former statement; for not only will God bestow the spirit of wisdom and prudence on those who ask it, but he will also provide that not one thing which they shall do according to his word shall want its power and effect. By uniting agreement with prayer, he reminds us with what moderation and humility believers ought to conduct themselves in all religious acts. (568) The offender must be admonished, and, if he does not receive correction, he must... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 18:15-20

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 18:1-35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:19

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