Matthew 4:14-15

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 4:14-16

The evangelist locates the city only sufficiently exactly to pave the way for another prophetic reference: v. 14. That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, v. 15. The land of Zebulon and the land of Naphtali, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; v. 16. the people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. What Isaiah had written, Isaiah 8:22; Isaiah... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 4:12-17

B. Matthew 4:12-17Contents:—First appearance of Jesus as the light of the world amidst the darkness of the land of Galilee12 Now, when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, [delivered up,14] he de parted into Galilee15; 13And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim16: 14That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias [Isaiah] the prophet, saying, 15The land of Zabulon, and the land of... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 4:12-17

the Light Begins to Shine Matthew 4:12-17 Our Lord’s earliest ministry seems to have been centered in Jerusalem and its contiguous villages. See John 2:1-25 ; John 3:1-36 . But on the news of the Baptist’s imprisonment, He took up His testimony to the hearers of the heavenly kingdom, which is the reign of God over the hearts and lives of men. Someone has said that it is “the universal awareness of God.” Yet there was a difference! At the commencement of His work, the Savior showed a... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 4:1-25

"Then." After the heavens opened, hell is opened. The King must not only be in perfect harmony with the order and beauty of the heavens, He must face all the disorder and ugliness of the abyss. Goodness at its highest He knows, and is; evil at its lowest He must face, and overcome. And so in the wilderness He stands as humanity's representative between the two, responding to the one and refusing the other. How gloriously He won the battle and bruised the head of the serpent. Every vulnerable... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 4:13-25

The First Disciples Matthew 4:13-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As introductory we wish to speak on the wonderful privileges which belong to saints, called into comradeship with God. Where is the man or the woman who quietly considers the great honor of contact, or union, with the noble of earth? Association with royalty, with world leaders, with the ultra rich, is considered by most men a high privilege. What then is our association with Deity, with the Creator of the Heavens and the earth, the King... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:1-25

SECTION 2. THE BIRTH AND RISE OF JESUS THE MESSIAH (THE CHRIST) (1:18-4:25). In this section, following the introduction, Matthew reveals the greatness of Jesus the Christ. He will now describe the unique birth of Jesus, the homage paid to Him by important Gentiles, His exile and protection in Egypt followed by His subsequent bringing forth out of Egypt to reside in lowly Nazareth, His being drenched with the Holy Spirit as God’s beloved Son and Servant, His temptations in the wilderness which... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:12-22

Analysis (4:12-22). a Now when He heard that John was delivered up, He withdrew into Galilee, and leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali (Matthew 4:12-13). b That it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,’ “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, Toward the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, The people that sat in darkness saw a great light, And to those who sat in... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:14

‘That it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,’ Note again the emphasis that it is Isaiah’s prophecy that is being ‘filled to the full’. And similarly to Luke (in Luke 4:18) he wants us to recognise that here we have the anointed King as described by Isaiah, for in Isaiah ‘the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light’ (Isaiah 9:2) comes prior to ‘the child has been born and the son has been given’ (Isaiah 9:6) who was to rule from David’s throne for... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:15-16

“The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, Toward the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, The people that sat in darkness saw a great light, And to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, To them did light spring up. Matthew’s main emphasis in the use of this quotation is to indicate that Jesus has commenced His new ministry in the very place where God said it would take place, and then to bring out the wonder of that ministry. To Matthew it helps to explain why God... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 4:12-17

Matthew 4:12-Esther : . Jesus Announces the Kingdom in Galilee ( Mark 1:14 f.*, Luke 4:14 f.)— More precisely than Mk., Mt. gives John’ s arrest by Herod Antipas as the reason why Jesus began to preach. Galilee was part of Antipas’ realm, but it was remote from the scene of John’ s work and imprisonment, hence perhaps the word “ withdrew.” Mt. anticipates Jesus’ settlement at Capernaum in his desire to work in a fulfilment of one of his Messianic testimonia. “ Galilee (lit. the district) of... read more

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