The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 21:22
All things. The promise is extended beyond the sphere of extraordinary miracles. In prayer; ἐν τῇ προσευχῇ : in the prayer ; or, in your prayer. The use of the article may point to the prayer given by our Lord to his disciples, or to some definite form used from the earliest times in public worship (comp. Acts 1:14 ; Romans 12:12 ; 1 Corinthians 7:5 ; Colossians 4:2 ). Believing, ye shall receive. The condition for the success of prayer is stringent. A man must... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 21:18-22
The omnipotence of faith. The miracles of Jesus were generally miracles of mercy. There are a few exceptions. Conspicuous amongst these is the withering of the fig tree with a word. When the disciples marvelled Jesus expounded to them his astonishing doctrine of the power of faith. We learn— I. THAT BELIEVING IS ESSENTIAL TO PREVAILING PRAYER . 1 . There can be no prayer without faith in a personal God. 2 . There can be no prayer without faith in a Person... read more