matthew-17:15-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:20

Because of your unbelief. The Revised Version adopts the reading, little faith, in accordance with the best authorities; but it looks like a softening of the original term "unbelief," which corresponds better with Christ's own censure, "faithless generation." Jesus gives two reasons for the apostles' failure, one connected with their own moral condition, and one ( Matthew 17:21 ) derived from the nature of the demons exorcised. They had, indeed, shown some faith by making even the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:20

The power of faith. This was the comment of our Lord on the failure of the disciples to cure the lunatic boy, and on his own subsequent success. The difference was accounted for by the fact that the disciples had not faith, while Christ possessed it. On another occasion, when there was no question of any attempt of his disciples, our Lord answered the amazement caused by one of his miracles by pointing in a similar way to the power of faith ( Matthew 21:21 ). I. THE FAITH . 1 .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:21

This verse is omitted in many good manuscripts and by the Revised Version, it being considered to have been introduced from the parallel passage of St. Mark. It gives the second reason for the failure of the nine. This kind … fasting. Though all things are possible to faith, some works are more difficult of accomplishment than others. This kind can mean only this kind of evil spirit, or demons generally. But the latter interpretation is excluded by the fact that the apostles had already... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:21

Self-discipline the secret of moral power. "Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. There is some uncertainty about the word "fasting." The Revised Version omits the verse altogether. It is found, however, in Mark's Gospel, and introduces a valuable topic, which finds other expression in our Lord's teaching. A man can only be ready for a time of strain by constant and careful training. A man, to be always ready, must be always disciplining himself. And if his work is to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:22

While they abode ( ἀναστρεφομε ì νων, went to and fro ; conversantibus, Vulgate) in Galilee. After some weeks spent in the extreme north, Jesus and his disciples had returned secretly to Galilee ( Mark 9:30 ), and were approaching the neighborhood of Capernaum. The privacy was connected with the special instruction which he was now giving to his disciples. The Son of man shall be betrayed … men. There is a reference to the preparation thus mercifully afforded to the twelve... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:22-23

Second official announcement of the Passion and Resurrection . ( Mark 9:30-32 ; Luke 9:43-45 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:22-27

Return to Galilee. I. REITERATED PREDICTIONS OF THE COMING PASSION . 1 . The Lord alone with the twelve . He returns to Galilee, but no longer for teaching. He revisits the old familiar spots with the shadow of death closing round him. He was not followed by multitudes as of old. He "passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it" ( Mark 9:30 ). He confined his teaching to the little circle of his apostles. He sought to prepare them for the awful... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:22-27

Greatness in submission The originality of Jesus meets us at every turn. The men of this world seek greatness in self-assertion and resistance—by force and cunning. Christ exhibits it in condescension and patience. I. THE GREATNESS OF JESUS IS SEEN IN HIS PASSION . 1 . His submission there was voluntary . (a) It was predicted. He was perfectly conversant with the prophets. (b) He enlarged upon their anticipations. How circumstantial are his words (see ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:23

Shall be raised again ( ἐγερθη ì σεται ); be wakened . This was always a subject of perplexity; and indeed, according to the other synoptists, "they understood not the saying; it was hid from them, and they perceived it not, and were afraid to ask him." Were exceeding sorry. They no longer rebuke him, as Peter had done ( Matthew 16:22 ), or try to divert him from his purpose; they begin to realize the position, and to anticipate with poignant sorrow the overthrow of their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:23

Hints concerning the coming Resurrection. "The third day he shall be raised again." Our Lord tried to prepare his disciples for his resurrection by frequent allusions to it, and yet they never seemed to be able to take it into their souls. Perhaps they thought he was only speaking in his usual figurative and paradoxical way, though what he really meant they were unable to guess. The disciples would not allow themselves to contemplate their Lord's violent death; and they could not else to... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:22-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:22-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:22-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 17:23

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