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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:3

And said unto him . The question was brought from John; the answer is sent back to him (verse 4). This points to the cause of the question lying ultimately, not with his disciples, but with himself. Although John might justly fear that they would follow him rather than Jesus (cf. Matthew 9:14 , note), yet he seems to have made this inquiry for his own sake. He who stood on the Jewish side of the threshold of the kingdom (verse 11) did not understand the methods by which the King was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:3

A prophet's doubt. What is most remarkable about this question is that it was put by John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ. Let us look at the doubt in relation to the prophet who felt it. I. THE SUBJECT OF THE DOUBT . This was most fundamental. Was Jesus the Christ or not? No doubt can be more serious than this. There are many questions which cannot be answered, and people are not to be called sceptics because they do not see all truth. It is impossible to think on the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:3

The way to deal with our doubts. Whether the doubts were John's own, or such as he knew disturbed the minds of his disciples, he certainly took the wisest and most hopeful way in which to secure their removal. If a man is an intelligent man he is sure to have doubts; doubts come in the process of thinking; but everything depends on the way in which a man deals with his doubts. He may foster them; he may indulge them; or he may make earnest effort to secure their removal. He may keep them to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:4

Jesus ; and Jesus (Revised Version, with even the Received Text). Answered and said unto them . He makes no verbal self-defence, but appeals to the effects of his work. Observe that a similar appeal to effects of the same character as those mentioned here—restoration to normal powers and bringing spiritual truths home to the poorest—is still the great argument for the Messiahship of Jesus. Go ; go your way (Revised Version); πορευθέντες (cf. Matthew 11:7 ). And show John... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:5

The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear ( and , Revised Version), the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. The first and the last of the examples selected by our Lord are fulfilments or' prophecy ( Isaiah 61:1 ). Observe that read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:5

The classes Christ helped. The point of the answer sent by our Lord to John is usually thought to be the proof he was giving of his Divine power ; he was opening the eyes of the blind; he was making the lame walk; he was cleansing the lepers; he was unstopping the ears of the deaf; he was raising the dead. Must he not, then, be the Messiah? Nicodemus properly argued, "Rabbi, we know that thou art a Teacher come from God, for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:6

And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended ( Matthew 5:29 , note) in me ; shall find none occasion of stumbling in me (Revised Version). But exhibits perfect trust under delay and disappointment ( James 1:12 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7

And as they departed ; and as these went their way (Revised Version). Fulfilling his command ( Matthew 11:4 ). It' we may combine the language of St. Matthew and St. Luke ("when the messengers of John were departed"), we may say that they had left the circle immediately round our Lord, but were hardly further than the outskirts of the crowd. What went ye out into the wilderness to see? to behold (Revised Version); θεάσασθαι (cf. θέατρον ,) . It almost suggests that they... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-15

Jesus ' recognition of the greatness of John as herald. Verses 7-11: parallel passage: Luke 7:24-28 . read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-15

The greatest of the prophets. Two of John's disciples came to Jesus with the inquiry, "Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?" Having replied to this inquiry and sent the men away, Jesus seized the opportunity to discourse to the multitude concerning John. Note: Jesus improved every opportunity. In this, as in everything, we should endeavour to follow him. In the description of John we see— I. THE FEATURES OF A GREAT CHARACTER . 1 . Deep and earliest conviction. ... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 11:7-15

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