Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 7:1-6
Our Saviour is here directing us how to conduct ourselves in reference to the faults of others; and his expressions seem intended as a reproof to the scribes and Pharisees, who were very rigid and severe, very magisterial and supercilious, in condemning all about them, as those commonly are, that are proud and conceited in justifying themselves. We have here, I. A caution against judging Matt. 7:1, 2. There are those whose office it is to judge-magistrates and ministers. Christ, though he made... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 7
This chapter continues and concludes Christ's sermon on the mount, which is purely practical, directing us to order our conversation aright, both toward God and man; for the design of the Christian religion is to make men good, every way good. We have, I. Some rules concerning censure and reproof, Matt. 7:1-6. II. Encouragements given us to pray to God for what we need, Matt. 7:7-11. III. The necessity of strictness in conversation urged upon us, Matt. 7:12-14. IV. A caution given us to take... read more