Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 10:1-4, Matthew 4:18-20 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 9:9-13

In these verses we have an account of the grace and favour of Christ to poor publicans, particularly to Matthew. What he did to the bodies of people was to make way for a kind design upon their souls. Now observe here, I. The call of Matthew, the penman of this gospel. Mark and Luke call him Levi; it was ordinary for the same person to have two names: perhaps Matthew was the name he was most known by as a publican, and, therefore, in his humility, he called himself by that name, rather than by... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 9:1-34

We have repeatedly seen that in Matthew's gospel there is nothing haphazard. It is carefully planned and carefully designed. In Matthew 9:1-38 we see another example of this careful planning, for here we see the first shadows of the gathering storm. We see the opposition beginning to grow; we hear the first hint of the charges which are going to be levelled against Jesus, and which are finally going to bring about his death. In this chapter four charges are made against Jesus. (i) He is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:9

And as Jesus passed forth from thence ,.... That is, from Capernaum to the sea side; where, as Mark says, the multitude resorted, and he taught them; he saw a man named Matthew ; the writer of this Gospel. The other evangelists call him Levi, who was the son of Alphaeus: he went by two names; Mark and Luke call him by the name, which perhaps was the more honourable, or the least known, on purpose to conceal the former life of the apostle, which might expose him to the contempt of some;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:10

And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house ,.... That is, as the Arabic version reads it, in the house of Matthew, not in the toll house, but in his own house; for he immediately quitted the toll booth, and his office there, and followed Christ, and had him to his own house, where he made a great feast for him, as Luke says, to testify the sense he had of the wondrous grace which was bestowed on him; and also, that other publicans and sinners might have an opportunity of hearing... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:11

And when the Pharisees saw it ,.... The feast Matthew made, the guests that were invited, and particularly that Christ sat down to meat with such vile and wicked company; they and the Scribes, as Mark and Luke add, who generally were together, of the same complexion, equally enemies to Christ, and watchful observers of his conduct, and pretending to a more strict and religious way of life, were offended at all this; and said to his disciples , which they chose to do, rather than to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:12

But when Jesus heard that ,.... The charge the Pharisees brought against him, and the insinuations they had made of him to his disciples; which he either overheard himself, or his disciples related to him, he said unto them ; the Pharisees, with an audible voice, not only to confute and convince them, but chiefly to establish his disciples, they were endeavouring to draw away from him: they that be whole need not a physician ; by which he would signify that he was a "physician": and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:13

But go ye and learn what that meaneth ,.... צא ולמד , "go and learn", is a phrase used by the Jews F1 T. Bab. Succa, fol. 5. 1. & Sanhedrim, fol. 86. 1. Moses Kotsensis Mitzvot Tora pr. neg. 116. Vid. Maimon. Hilchot Melachim, c. 5. sect. 11. , when they are about to explain a passage of Scripture, and fetch an argument from the connection of the text. So the phrase τι εστιν , "what that is", or "what that meaneth", is Talmudic, as, מהי , "what is it?" מאי דכתיב , "what... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9:9

Named Matthew - Generally supposed to be the same who wrote this history of our blessed Lord. Mathai signifies a gift in Syriac; probably so named by his parents as implying a gift from God. The receipt of custom - The custom-house, τελωνιον - the place where the taxes levied by the Romans of the Jews, were collected. Follow me - That is, become my disciple. And he arose, and followed him - How blessed it is to be obedient to the first call of Christ - how much happiness and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9:10

Sat at meat in the house - Viz. of Matthew, who it appears, from Luke 5:29 , made a great feast on the occasion, thus testifying his gratitude for the honor done him; and that his friends and acquaintances might profit by the teaching of his new master, he invites them to the entertainment that was honored by the presence of Christ. His companions, it appears, were not of the most creditable kind. They were tax-gatherers (see Matthew 5:46 ;) and sinners, αμαρτωλοι , a word which I... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9:11

When the Pharisees saw it - He who, like a Pharisee, never felt himself indebted to infinite mercy for his own salvation, is rarely solicitous about the salvation of others. The grace of Christ alone inspires the soul with true benevolence. The self-righteous Pharisees considered it equal to legal defilement to sit in company with tax-gatherers and heathens. It is certain that those who fear God should not associate, through choice, with the workers of iniquity, and should only be found with... read more

Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 10:1-4, Matthew 4:18-20 Niv

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 9:9-13

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 9:1-34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9:11

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