Matthew 8:18-20 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 8:18-22

Here is, I. Christ's removing to the other side of the sea of Tiberias, and his ordering his disciples, whose boats attended him, to get their transport-vessels ready, in order to it, Matt. 8:18. The influences of this Sun of righteousness were not to be confined to one place, but diffused all the country over; he must go about to do good; the necessities of souls called to him, Come over, and help us (Acts 16:9); he removed when he saw great multitudes about him. Though by this it appeared... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 8:1-34

Of all the gospel writers Matthew is the most orderly. He never sets out his material haphazardly. If in Matthew one thing follows another in a certain sequence, there is always a reason for that sequence; and it is so here. In Matthew 5:1-48 ; Matthew 6:1-34 ; Matthew 7:1-29 Matthew has given us the Sermon on the Mount. That is to say, in these chapters he has given us his account of the words of Jesus; and now in Matthew 8:1-34 he gives us an account of the deeds of Jesus. Matthew... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:18

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him ,.... Who got together, partly out of novelty to see his person, of whom they had heard so much; and partly to see the miracles he wrought: some came to have their bodily diseases healed; few, if any, to hear the Gospel preached by him, and for the good of their immortal souls: the most part came with some sinister, selfish, and carnal views, wherefore he gave commandment to depart unto the other side . Different were the reasons, which at... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:19

And a certain Scribe came ,.... "As they went in the way", Luke 9:57 to go to the sea side, in order to take shipping, and pass to the other shore; and said unto him, Master, or Rabbi, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest . One would have thought, that this man desired in good earnest to be a disciple of Christ, were it not for Christ's answer to him, who knew his heart: from whence it appears, that he, seeing the miracles which Christ wrought, and observing the fame of him... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:20

And Jesus saith unto him ,.... Knowing his heart, and the carnal and worldly views with which he acted; the foxes have holes in the earth, where they hide themselves from danger, take their rest, and secure their whelps; and the birds of the air have nests , where they sit, lay, and hatch their eggs, and bring up their young; but the son of man has not where to lay his head , when he is weary, and wants rest and sleep, as he did at this time. So that though he was Lord of all, as... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:18

Unto the other side - Viz. of the lake of Genesareth, whence he proceeded to the country of the Gergesenes, Matthew 8:28 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:19

A certain scribe - Though ἑις γραμματευς , One scribe, may be considered as a Hebraism, yet it is probable that the literal construction of it was intended, to show that few of this class came to the Lord Jesus for instruction or salvation. Master - Rather, teacher, διδασκαλε from διδασκω , I teach, which itself seems to be derived from δεικω , I show, and means the person who shows or points out a particular way or science. I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest - A... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:20

The foxes have holes, etc. - Reader! art thou a poor man? and dost thou fear God? Then, what comfort must thou derive from the thought, that thou so nearly resemblest the Lord Jesus! But how unlike is the rich man, who is the votary of pleasure and slave of sin, to this heavenly pattern! Son of man - A Hebrew phrase, expressive of humiliation and debasement; and, on that account, applied emphatically to himself, by the meek and lowly Jesus. Besides, it seems here to be used to point out... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:18

Verse 18 Matthew 8:18And when Jesus had seen great multitudes about him. Matthew, I have no doubt, touches briefly what the others explain in a more ample and copious narrative. The other two state a circumstance, which is not noticed by Matthew that Christ withdrew privately, for the sake of retirement, into a desert place, before it was daylight. Mark afterwards says, that Peter informed him, all seek, thee; and Luke says, that multitudes came to that place. Again, Matthew says, that he... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:19

Verse 19 Matthew 8:19.And a scribe approaching. Two men are here presented to us by Matthew, and three by Luke, all of whom were prepared to become disciples of Christ, but who, having been prevented by a diversity of vices from following the right course, receive a corresponding variety of replies. It might at first sight appear strange, that Christ sends back, and does not admit into his family, one who offers to follow him immediately and without delay: while he detains another along with... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 8:18-22

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 8:1-34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 8:19

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