Matthew 19:16-24 ESV

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:16-22

16-22 Christ knew that covetousness was the sin which most easily beset this young man; though he had got honestly what he possessed, yet he could not cheerfully part with it, and by this his want of sincerity was shown. Christ's promises make his precepts easy, and his yoke pleasant and very comfortable; yet this promise was as much a trial of the young man's faith, as the precept was of his charity and contempt of the world. It is required of us in following Christ, that we duly attend his... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:23-30

23-30 Though Christ spoke so strongly, few that have riches do not trust in them. How few that are poor are not tempted to envy! But men's earnestness in this matter is like their toiling to build a high wall to shut themselves and their children out of heaven. It should be satisfaction to those who are in a low condition, that they are not exposed to the temptations of a high and prosperous condition. If they live more hardly in this world than the rich, yet, if they get more easily to a... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 19:1-99

Matthew 19 JESUS NOW APPROACHED Judaea again and the Pharisees returned to the attack. They raised a question regarding marriage and divorce, hoping to entrap Him. This they utterly failed to do for they were pitting themselves against Divine wisdom. A complete answer lay in referring them to what God had ordained at the beginning. Man was not to undo what God had done. This raised in their minds a question as to why divorce had been permitted in the law given through Moses. The answer was... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 19:16-19

The Dangers of Riches. v. 16. And, behold, one came and said unto Him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life? v. 17. And He said unto him, Why callest thou Me good? There is none good but one, that is, God; but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. v. 18. He saith unto Him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, v. 19. Honor thy father and thy... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 19:20-22

The test: v. 20. The young man saith unto Him, All these things have I kept from my youth up; what lack I yet? v. 21. Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come and follow Me. v. 22. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions. Christ's recital of the second table had not so much as stirred a ripple in the self-righteous equanimity... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 19:23-26

The lesson: v. 23. Then said Jesus unto His disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. v. 24. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. v. 25. When His disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? v. 26. But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 19:16-26

C. Property in the Church. Matthew 19:16-26(Mark 10:17-27; Luke 18:18-27.)16And, behold, one came and said unto him,13 Good14 Master, what good thing [τί ] shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God [Why dost thou ask me about the good? One is the Good, ὁ ]Matthew 15:0 : but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder [shalt not... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 19:13-22

How to Enter the Kingdom Matthew 19:13-22 Youth, with all its fervor and impetuosity, is very beautiful in itself and very dear to Christ. Here youth was combined with station, wealth, and noble character. It is not necessary that all should sell their goods, and distribute the proceeds. It is a harder task to retain wealth and administer it for God. But it was necessary that the Master should prove to this young man that he was not fulfilling the Commandments quite so perfectly as he had... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 19:23-30

Riches in the Kingdom Matthew 19:23-30 Money is not an unmixed good. It brings in its train many temptations. It is easier to bear poverty than wealth-easier to be a saint when life is hard than when prosperity lavishes her gifts. When the Pope was showing St. Francis of Assisi the treasures of the Vatican, he remarked: “We can hardly say with the Apostle, ‘Silver and gold have we none.’” Francis replied aptly and incisively: “Yes, holy father, and I suppose we can hardly say either, ‘Rise... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 19:1-30

The Pharisees approached Him with a question concerning divorce. The force of His reply is in the words "from the beginning." He had no opinions apart from the will and intention of God. As God willed, so let it be! "Why did Moses then command?" His answer is a contradiction of their main position. "Moses . . . suffered." He did not command, but because of the people's hardness of heart he suffered. Marriage, not celibacy, is the law of life, yet the Master recognizes that celibacy will be the... read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:16-22

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:23-30

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 19:1-99

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 19:16-19

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 19:20-22

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 19:23-26

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 19:16-26

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 19:13-22

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 19:23-30

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 19:1-30

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