Matthew 18:12-13 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:5-14

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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:10-14

Warning for the contemptuous. The "little ones" here are childlike followers of Christ (cf. Matthew 18:6 ). Reference to the infants to whom humble Christians are likened is not excluded. The infant seed of the faithful are of the family of Jesus. Neither the disciple nor the infant must be despised. I. THEY ARE THE REVERSE OF DESPICABLE WHO ARE THE SPECIAL CHARGE OF HOLY ANGELS . 1 . The universe is dual, having material and spiritual complements . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:12

The parable that follows teaches the same lesson as the preceding verse. It is found in Luke 15:1-7 , with some variations, delivered to a different audience and under different circumstances, as Jesus often repeated his instructions and teaching according to the occasion. How think ye? What say ye to the following case? Thus the Lord engages the disciples' attention. An hundred sheep. A round number, representing a considerable flock. If but one of these stray, the good Shepherd regards... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:12-13

The lost sheep and the good shepherd. This parable is here associated with Christ's care for little children (see Matthew 18:10-14 ). But in St. Luke it is applied to the recovery of publicans and sinners ( Luke 15:1 , Luke 15:4-7 ). There can be no doubt that St. Luke connects it with its most evident and general lesson. Still, there is an a fortiori argument in the use of the parable in St. Matthew. If Christ cares for the most abandoned sinners, much more will he save little... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:13

If so be that he find it. The quest is not sure to he rewarded. Man's perversity makes the result uncertain. No one may safely go on sinning, or living in careless unconcern, with the expectation of being finally found and saved. There is a limit to the patience of the Lord. If a man will not open his heart to good inspirations and cooperate with preventing grace, he will not be found and brought home. God forces no one to be saved against his will. Rejoiceth more. A natural feeling. Thus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:13

The joy of recovering lost things. Dr. M. Dods, writing on the parable of Luke 15:1-32 ., has the following suggestive passage. Each of the three parables "illustrates the fact that a more active interest in any possession is aroused by the very circumstance that it is lost . The sheep that is lost is not on that account disregarded by the shepherd, but receives for the time greater attention than those which remain in the fold. The piece of money that has gone amissing becomes on... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 18:12-14

To show still further the reason why we should not despise Christians, he introduced a parable showing the joy felt when a thing lost is found. A shepherd rejoices over the recovery of one of his flock that had wandered more than over all that remained; so God rejoices that man is restored: so he seeks his salvation, and wills that not one thus found should perish. If God thus loves and preserves the redeemed, then surely man should not despise them. See this passage further explained in Luke... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 18:12-14

Matthew 18:12-14. How think ye What do you think would be the conduct of a faithful shepherd? If a man have a hundred sheep, and but one of them wander from the rest, and go astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine in their pasture or fold, and goeth into the mountains, with the most solicitous care and labour, and seeketh that which is gone astray With persevering diligence? And if he find it After long and painful seeking; he rejoiceth more over that sheep. Which was... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:1-14

78. Lessons in humility (Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 18:1-14; Mark 9:30-50; Luke 9:44-50)Despite Jesus’ statement to his disciples that he was heading towards humiliating suffering and death (Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:44-45), they were arguing among themselves about who would have the important places in his kingdom. Jesus rebuked them, explaining that the way to spiritual greatness is through choosing the lowest place and serving others. To enter the kingdom of God, people must... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 18:13

verily. See note on Matthew 5:18 . of = over. Greek. epi. App-104 . that sheep = it. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:5-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:10-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:12-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 18:12-14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 18:12-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 18:13

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