1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;

4 How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?

5 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.

7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

10 And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

11 And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

13 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,

16 And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

17 And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

18 And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

19 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.

20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

24 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

25 Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.

30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

41 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

42 Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.

43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.

45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

Commentary

Verse 1

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The disciples pluck corn on the sabbath.
Christ justifies his disciples in a work of necessity for themselves on the sabbath day, and that was plucking the ears of corn when they were hungry. But we must take heed that we mistake not this liberty for leave to commit sin. Christ will have us to know and remember that it is his day, therefore to be spent in his service, and to his honour.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
The first Sabbath - So the Jews reckoned their Sabbaths, from the passover to pentecost; the first, second, third, and so on, till the seventh Sabbath (after the second day.) This immediately preceded pentecost, which was the fiftieth day after the second day of unleavened bread. (Matthew 12:1) ; (Mark 2:23) .
Bible Cross References
Deuteronomy 23:25 Matthew 12:1 Mark 2:23 Luke 5:39 Luke 6:6

Verse 2

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The disciples pluck corn on the sabbath.
Christ justifies his disciples in a work of necessity for themselves on the sabbath day, and that was plucking the ears of corn when they were hungry. But we must take heed that we mistake not this liberty for leave to commit sin. Christ will have us to know and remember that it is his day, therefore to be spent in his service, and to his honour.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Why do ye - St. Matthew and Mark represent the Pharisees as proposing the question to our Lord himself. It was afterward, probably, they proposed it to his disciples.
McArther Bible Commentary
not lawful. See note on Mat 12:2.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 12:2 John 5:10

Verse 3

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The disciples pluck corn on the sabbath.
Christ justifies his disciples in a work of necessity for themselves on the sabbath day, and that was plucking the ears of corn when they were hungry. But we must take heed that we mistake not this liberty for leave to commit sin. Christ will have us to know and remember that it is his day, therefore to be spent in his service, and to his honour.
McArther Bible Commentary
Have you not … read. A rebuke, suggesting that they were culpable for their ignorance of so basic a truth (cf. Mat 12:5; Mat 19:4; Mat 21:16, Mat 21:42; Mat 22:31;). what David did. See notes on 1Sa 21:1-6.
Bible Cross References
1 Samuel 21:6 Matthew 4:2

Verse 4

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The disciples pluck corn on the sabbath.
Christ justifies his disciples in a work of necessity for themselves on the sabbath day, and that was plucking the ears of corn when they were hungry. But we must take heed that we mistake not this liberty for leave to commit sin. Christ will have us to know and remember that it is his day, therefore to be spent in his service, and to his honour.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
(1 Samuel 21:6) .
McArther Bible Commentary
the showbread. See note on Mat 12:4.
Bible Cross References
Leviticus 24:9 1 Samuel 21:6 Matthew 12:4 Luke 6:5

Verse 5

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The disciples pluck corn on the sabbath.
Christ justifies his disciples in a work of necessity for themselves on the sabbath day, and that was plucking the ears of corn when they were hungry. But we must take heed that we mistake not this liberty for leave to commit sin. Christ will have us to know and remember that it is his day, therefore to be spent in his service, and to his honour.
McArther Bible Commentary
Lord of the Sabbath. See note on Mat 12:8.
Bible Cross References
Luke 6:4 Luke 6:6

Verse 6

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Works of mercy suitable to the sabbath day.
Christ was neither ashamed nor afraid to own the purposes of his grace. He healed the poor man, though he knew that his enemies would take advantage against him for it. Let us not be drawn either from our duty or from our usefulness by any opposition. We may well be amazed, that the sons of men should be so wicked.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
(Matthew 12:9) ; (Mark 3:1) .
Bible Cross References
Matthew 4:23 Matthew 12:9 Mark 3:1 Luke 6:1 Luke 6:5

Verse 7

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Works of mercy suitable to the sabbath day.
Christ was neither ashamed nor afraid to own the purposes of his grace. He healed the poor man, though he knew that his enemies would take advantage against him for it. Let us not be drawn either from our duty or from our usefulness by any opposition. We may well be amazed, that the sons of men should be so wicked.
McArther Bible Commentary
whether He would heal on the Sabbath. The scribes and Pharisees spotted the man with the withered hand (Luk 6:6) and, with Christ present, they immediately knew that this would be an occasion for the man's healing. In stark contrast to all other so-called healers, Christ was not selective. He healed all who came to Him (Luk 6:19; cf. Luk 4:40; Mat 8:16).
Bible Cross References
Matthew 5:39 Mark 3:2

Verse 8

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Works of mercy suitable to the sabbath day.
Christ was neither ashamed nor afraid to own the purposes of his grace. He healed the poor man, though he knew that his enemies would take advantage against him for it. Let us not be drawn either from our duty or from our usefulness by any opposition. We may well be amazed, that the sons of men should be so wicked.
McArther Bible Commentary
knew their thoughts. Cf. Luk 5:22. See note on Mat 9:4. stand here. Jesus purposely did this miracle openly, before all, as if to demonstrate His contempt for the Pharisees' man-made regulations.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 9:4 Luke 6:9

Verse 9

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Works of mercy suitable to the sabbath day.
Christ was neither ashamed nor afraid to own the purposes of his grace. He healed the poor man, though he knew that his enemies would take advantage against him for it. Let us not be drawn either from our duty or from our usefulness by any opposition. We may well be amazed, that the sons of men should be so wicked.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
To save life or to kill - He just then probably saw the design to kill him rising in their hearts.
McArther Bible Commentary
to do good. The Sabbath laws forbade labor for profit, frivolous diversions, and things extraneous to worship. Activity per se was not unlawful. Good works were especially appropriate on the Sabbath-particularly deeds of charity, mercy, and worship. Works necessary for the preservation of life were also permitted. To corrupt the Sabbath to forbid such works was a perversion of God's design. See notes on Mat 12:2-3. to do evil. Refusal to do good is tantamount to doing evil (Jas 4:17).
Bible Cross References
Luke 6:8 Luke 6:10

Verse 10

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Works of mercy suitable to the sabbath day.
Christ was neither ashamed nor afraid to own the purposes of his grace. He healed the poor man, though he knew that his enemies would take advantage against him for it. Let us not be drawn either from our duty or from our usefulness by any opposition. We may well be amazed, that the sons of men should be so wicked.
McArther Bible Commentary
looked around at them. I.e., giving them a chance to respond to the question of verse Luk 6:9. Evidently no one did.
Bible Cross References
Mark 3:5 Luke 6:9 Luke 6:11

Verse 11

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Works of mercy suitable to the sabbath day.
Christ was neither ashamed nor afraid to own the purposes of his grace. He healed the poor man, though he knew that his enemies would take advantage against him for it. Let us not be drawn either from our duty or from our usefulness by any opposition. We may well be amazed, that the sons of men should be so wicked.
McArther Bible Commentary
filled with rage. A curious response in the face of so glorious a miracle. Such irrational hatred was their response to having been publicly humiliated-something they hated worse than anything (cf. Mat 23:6-7). They were unable to answer His reasoning (Luk 6:9-10). And furthermore, by healing the man only with a command, He had performed no actual "work" with which they could charge Him. Desperately seeking a reason to accuse Him (Luk 6:7), they could find none. They responded with blind fury.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 16:7 Luke 6:10 Luke 6:12 2 Timothy 3:9

Verse 12

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The apostles chosen.
We often think one half hour a great deal to spend in meditation and secret prayer, but Christ was whole nights engaged in these duties. In serving God, our great care should be not to lose time, but to make the end of one good duty the beginning of another. The twelve apostles are here named; never were men so privileged, yet one of them had a devil, and proved a traitor. Those who have not faithful preaching near them, had better travel far than be without it. It is indeed worth while to go a great way to hear the word of Christ, and to go out of the way of other business for it. They came to be cured by him, and he healed them. There is a fulness of grace in Christ, and healing virtue in him, ready to go out from him, that is enough for all, enough for each. Men regard the diseases of the body as greater evils than those of their souls; but the Scripture teaches us differently.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
In the prayer of God - The phrase is singular and emphatical, to imply an extraordinary and sublime devotion. (Mark 3:13) .
McArther Bible Commentary
continued all night in prayer. Luke frequently shows Jesus praying-particularly before major events in His ministry. Cf. Luk 3:21; Luk 5:16; Luk 9:18, Luk 9:28-29; Luk 11:1; Luk 22:32, Luk 22:40-46.
Bible Cross References
1 Samuel 15:11 Isaiah 26:9 Matthew 5:1 Matthew 14:23 Mark 3:13 Luke 5:16 Luke 6:11 Luke 6:17 Luke 9:18 Luke 9:28 Luke 9:29 John 6:3

Verse 13

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The apostles chosen.
We often think one half hour a great deal to spend in meditation and secret prayer, but Christ was whole nights engaged in these duties. In serving God, our great care should be not to lose time, but to make the end of one good duty the beginning of another. The twelve apostles are here named; never were men so privileged, yet one of them had a devil, and proved a traitor. Those who have not faithful preaching near them, had better travel far than be without it. It is indeed worth while to go a great way to hear the word of Christ, and to go out of the way of other business for it. They came to be cured by him, and he healed them. There is a fulness of grace in Christ, and healing virtue in him, ready to go out from him, that is enough for all, enough for each. Men regard the diseases of the body as greater evils than those of their souls; but the Scripture teaches us differently.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
(Matthew 10:2) ; (Mark 3:14) ; (Acts 1:13) .
McArther Bible Commentary
He called His disciples. See notes on Mat 10:1-4. Christ had many disciples. At one point, He sent seventy out in pairs to proclaim the gospel (Luk 10:1). But on this occasion, He chose twelve and specifically commissioned them as apostles (i.e., "sent ones") with a special authority to deliver His message on His behalf (cf. Act 1:21-22).
Bible Cross References
Matthew 10:2 Mark 3:16 Mark 6:30 Luke 6:14 John 4:33 Acts 1:13

Verse 14

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The apostles chosen.
We often think one half hour a great deal to spend in meditation and secret prayer, but Christ was whole nights engaged in these duties. In serving God, our great care should be not to lose time, but to make the end of one good duty the beginning of another. The twelve apostles are here named; never were men so privileged, yet one of them had a devil, and proved a traitor. Those who have not faithful preaching near them, had better travel far than be without it. It is indeed worth while to go a great way to hear the word of Christ, and to go out of the way of other business for it. They came to be cured by him, and he healed them. There is a fulness of grace in Christ, and healing virtue in him, ready to go out from him, that is enough for all, enough for each. Men regard the diseases of the body as greater evils than those of their souls; but the Scripture teaches us differently.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 10:2 Mark 3:16 Luke 6:13 Luke 6:15 Acts 1:13

Verse 15

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The apostles chosen.
We often think one half hour a great deal to spend in meditation and secret prayer, but Christ was whole nights engaged in these duties. In serving God, our great care should be not to lose time, but to make the end of one good duty the beginning of another. The twelve apostles are here named; never were men so privileged, yet one of them had a devil, and proved a traitor. Those who have not faithful preaching near them, had better travel far than be without it. It is indeed worth while to go a great way to hear the word of Christ, and to go out of the way of other business for it. They came to be cured by him, and he healed them. There is a fulness of grace in Christ, and healing virtue in him, ready to go out from him, that is enough for all, enough for each. Men regard the diseases of the body as greater evils than those of their souls; but the Scripture teaches us differently.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Simon called Zelotes - Full of zeal; otherwise called Simon the Canaanite.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 9:9 Matthew 10:3 Luke 6:14 Luke 6:16 John 11:16

Verse 16

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The apostles chosen.
We often think one half hour a great deal to spend in meditation and secret prayer, but Christ was whole nights engaged in these duties. In serving God, our great care should be not to lose time, but to make the end of one good duty the beginning of another. The twelve apostles are here named; never were men so privileged, yet one of them had a devil, and proved a traitor. Those who have not faithful preaching near them, had better travel far than be without it. It is indeed worth while to go a great way to hear the word of Christ, and to go out of the way of other business for it. They came to be cured by him, and he healed them. There is a fulness of grace in Christ, and healing virtue in him, ready to go out from him, that is enough for all, enough for each. Men regard the diseases of the body as greater evils than those of their souls; but the Scripture teaches us differently.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 10:3 Luke 6:15 Luke 6:17 John 14:22 Jude 1:1

Verse 17

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The apostles chosen.
We often think one half hour a great deal to spend in meditation and secret prayer, but Christ was whole nights engaged in these duties. In serving God, our great care should be not to lose time, but to make the end of one good duty the beginning of another. The twelve apostles are here named; never were men so privileged, yet one of them had a devil, and proved a traitor. Those who have not faithful preaching near them, had better travel far than be without it. It is indeed worth while to go a great way to hear the word of Christ, and to go out of the way of other business for it. They came to be cured by him, and he healed them. There is a fulness of grace in Christ, and healing virtue in him, ready to go out from him, that is enough for all, enough for each. Men regard the diseases of the body as greater evils than those of their souls; but the Scripture teaches us differently.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
On a plain - At the foot of the mountain.
McArther Bible Commentary
The Sermon on the Plateau. The similarity to the Sermon on the Mount (see notes on Mat. 5:1-7:29) is remarkable. It is possible, of course, that Jesus simply preached the same sermon on more than one occasion. (It is evident that He often used the same material more than once-e.g., Luk 12:58-59; cf. Mat 5:25-26.) It appears more likely, however, that these are variant accounts of the same event. Luke's version is abbreviated somewhat, because he omitted sections from the sermon that are uniquely Jewish (particularly Christ's exposition of the law). Aside from that, the two sermons follow exactly the same flow of thought, beginning with the Beatitudes and ending with the parable about building on the rock. Differences in wording between the two accounts are undoubtedly owing to the fact that the sermon was originally delivered in Aramaic. Luke and Matthew translate into Greek with slight variances. Of course, both translations are equally inspired and authoritative.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 4:25 Matthew 5:1 Matthew 11:21 Mark 3:7 Mark 3:8 Luke 6:12 Luke 6:16 Luke 6:18

Verse 18

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The apostles chosen.
We often think one half hour a great deal to spend in meditation and secret prayer, but Christ was whole nights engaged in these duties. In serving God, our great care should be not to lose time, but to make the end of one good duty the beginning of another. The twelve apostles are here named; never were men so privileged, yet one of them had a devil, and proved a traitor. Those who have not faithful preaching near them, had better travel far than be without it. It is indeed worth while to go a great way to hear the word of Christ, and to go out of the way of other business for it. They came to be cured by him, and he healed them. There is a fulness of grace in Christ, and healing virtue in him, ready to go out from him, that is enough for all, enough for each. Men regard the diseases of the body as greater evils than those of their souls; but the Scripture teaches us differently.
McArther Bible Commentary
unclean spirits. Another name for demons, used ten times in the Gospels.
Bible Cross References
Luke 6:17 Luke 6:19

Verse 19

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
The apostles chosen.
We often think one half hour a great deal to spend in meditation and secret prayer, but Christ was whole nights engaged in these duties. In serving God, our great care should be not to lose time, but to make the end of one good duty the beginning of another. The twelve apostles are here named; never were men so privileged, yet one of them had a devil, and proved a traitor. Those who have not faithful preaching near them, had better travel far than be without it. It is indeed worth while to go a great way to hear the word of Christ, and to go out of the way of other business for it. They came to be cured by him, and he healed them. There is a fulness of grace in Christ, and healing virtue in him, ready to go out from him, that is enough for all, enough for each. Men regard the diseases of the body as greater evils than those of their souls; but the Scripture teaches us differently.
McArther Bible Commentary
power went out from Him. Cf. Luk 8:45-46; see note on Mar 5:30.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 9:21 Matthew 14:36 Mark 3:10 Luke 5:17 Luke 6:18

Verse 20

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Blessings and woes declared.
Here begins a discourse of Christ, most of which is also found in (Matthew 5). But some think that this was preached at another time and place. All believers that take the precepts of the gospel to themselves, and live by them, may take the promises of the gospel to themselves, and live upon them. Woes are denounced against prosperous sinners as miserable people, though the world envies them. Those are blessed indeed whom Christ blesses, but those must be dreadfully miserable who fall under his woe and curse! What a vast advantage will the saint have over the sinner in the other world! and what a wide difference will there be in their rewards, how much soever the sinner may prosper, and the saint be afflicted here!
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
In the following verses our Lord, in the audience of his newly - chosen disciples, and of the multitude, repeats, standing on the plain, many remarkable passages of the sermon he had before delivered, sitting on the mount. He here again pronounces the poor and the hungry, the mourners, and the persecuted, happy; and represents as miserable those who are rich, and full, and joyous, and applauded: because generally prosperity is a sweet poison, and affliction a healing, though bitter medicine. Let the thought reconcile us to adversity, and awaken our caution when the world smiles upon us; when a plentiful table is spread before us, and our cup is running over; when our spirits are gay; and we hear (what nature loves) our own praise from men. Happy are ye poor - The word seems here to be taken literally: ye who have left al] for me. (Matthew 5:3) .
McArther Bible Commentary
Luke's account of the Beatitudes is abbreviated (cf. Mat 5:3-12). He lists only four, and balances them with four parallel woes.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 5:1 Matthew 5:3 Matthew 5:10 Luke 6:21

Verse 21

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Blessings and woes declared.
Here begins a discourse of Christ, most of which is also found in (Matthew 5). But some think that this was preached at another time and place. All believers that take the precepts of the gospel to themselves, and live by them, may take the promises of the gospel to themselves, and live upon them. Woes are denounced against prosperous sinners as miserable people, though the world envies them. Those are blessed indeed whom Christ blesses, but those must be dreadfully miserable who fall under his woe and curse! What a vast advantage will the saint have over the sinner in the other world! and what a wide difference will there be in their rewards, how much soever the sinner may prosper, and the saint be afflicted here!
McArther Bible Commentary
you who hunger. No mere craving for food, but a hunger and thirst for righteousness (see note on Mat 5:6).
Bible Cross References
Luke 6:20 Luke 6:22

Verse 22

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Blessings and woes declared.
Here begins a discourse of Christ, most of which is also found in (Matthew 5). But some think that this was preached at another time and place. All believers that take the precepts of the gospel to themselves, and live by them, may take the promises of the gospel to themselves, and live upon them. Woes are denounced against prosperous sinners as miserable people, though the world envies them. Those are blessed indeed whom Christ blesses, but those must be dreadfully miserable who fall under his woe and curse! What a vast advantage will the saint have over the sinner in the other world! and what a wide difference will there be in their rewards, how much soever the sinner may prosper, and the saint be afflicted here!
McArther Bible Commentary
For the Son of Man's sake. Persecution per se is not something to be sought. But when evil is spoken against a Christian falsely and for Christ's sake (Mat 5:11), such persecution carries with it the blessing of God.
Bible Cross References
Luke 6:21 John 9:22 John 16:2 James 1:12 1 Peter 4:14

Verse 23

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Blessings and woes declared.
Here begins a discourse of Christ, most of which is also found in (Matthew 5). But some think that this was preached at another time and place. All believers that take the precepts of the gospel to themselves, and live by them, may take the promises of the gospel to themselves, and live upon them. Woes are denounced against prosperous sinners as miserable people, though the world envies them. Those are blessed indeed whom Christ blesses, but those must be dreadfully miserable who fall under his woe and curse! What a vast advantage will the saint have over the sinner in the other world! and what a wide difference will there be in their rewards, how much soever the sinner may prosper, and the saint be afflicted here!
Bible Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:16 Psalm 58:11 Malachi 4:1 Acts 7:52

Verse 24

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Blessings and woes declared.
Here begins a discourse of Christ, most of which is also found in (Matthew 5). But some think that this was preached at another time and place. All believers that take the precepts of the gospel to themselves, and live by them, may take the promises of the gospel to themselves, and live upon them. Woes are denounced against prosperous sinners as miserable people, though the world envies them. Those are blessed indeed whom Christ blesses, but those must be dreadfully miserable who fall under his woe and curse! What a vast advantage will the saint have over the sinner in the other world! and what a wide difference will there be in their rewards, how much soever the sinner may prosper, and the saint be afflicted here!
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Miserable are ye rich - If ye have received or sought your consolation or happiness therein.
Bible Cross References
Amos 6:1 Matthew 6:2 Matthew 6:5 Luke 6:25 Luke 16:25 James 5:1

Verse 25

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Blessings and woes declared.
Here begins a discourse of Christ, most of which is also found in (Matthew 5). But some think that this was preached at another time and place. All believers that take the precepts of the gospel to themselves, and live by them, may take the promises of the gospel to themselves, and live upon them. Woes are denounced against prosperous sinners as miserable people, though the world envies them. Those are blessed indeed whom Christ blesses, but those must be dreadfully miserable who fall under his woe and curse! What a vast advantage will the saint have over the sinner in the other world! and what a wide difference will there be in their rewards, how much soever the sinner may prosper, and the saint be afflicted here!
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Full - Of meat and drink, and worldly goods. That laugh - That are of a light trifling spirit.
Bible Cross References
Luke 6:24 Luke 6:26 James 4:9

Verse 26

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Blessings and woes declared.
Here begins a discourse of Christ, most of which is also found in (Matthew 5). But some think that this was preached at another time and place. All believers that take the precepts of the gospel to themselves, and live by them, may take the promises of the gospel to themselves, and live upon them. Woes are denounced against prosperous sinners as miserable people, though the world envies them. Those are blessed indeed whom Christ blesses, but those must be dreadfully miserable who fall under his woe and curse! What a vast advantage will the saint have over the sinner in the other world! and what a wide difference will there be in their rewards, how much soever the sinner may prosper, and the saint be afflicted here!
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Wo to you when all men shall speak well of you - But who will believe this?
Bible Cross References
Proverbs 27:21 Matthew 7:15 Luke 6:25

Verse 27

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Christ exhorts to mercy.
These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love there is in him, can say, in truth and sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Let us then aim to be merciful, even according to the mercy of our heavenly Father to us.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
But I say to you that hear - Hitherto our Lord had spoken only to particular sorts of persons: now he begins speaking to all in general. (Matthew 5:44) .
Bible Cross References
1 Kings 13:6 Matthew 5:44 Luke 6:35 Romans 12:20

Verse 28

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Christ exhorts to mercy.
These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love there is in him, can say, in truth and sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Let us then aim to be merciful, even according to the mercy of our heavenly Father to us.
Bible Cross References
1 Kings 13:6 Matthew 5:44 Luke 6:35 Romans 12:14 1 Peter 3:9

Verse 29

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Christ exhorts to mercy.
These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love there is in him, can say, in truth and sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Let us then aim to be merciful, even according to the mercy of our heavenly Father to us.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
To him that smiteth thee on the cheek - Taketh away thy cloak - These seem to be proverbial expressions, to signify an invasion of the tenderest points of honour and property. Offer the other - Forbid not thy coat - That is, rather yield to his repeating the affront or injury, than gratify resentment in righting your self; in any method not becoming Christian love. (Matthew 5:39) .
McArther Bible Commentary
offer the other also. See notes on Mat 5:39.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 5:39 Matthew 5:40 Luke 6:30

Verse 30

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Christ exhorts to mercy.
These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love there is in him, can say, in truth and sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Let us then aim to be merciful, even according to the mercy of our heavenly Father to us.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Give to every one - Friend or enemy, what thou canst spare, and he really wants: and of him that taketh away thy goods - By borrowing, if he be insolvent, ask them not again. (Matthew 5:42) .
Bible Cross References
Ecclesiastes 11:2 Matthew 5:39 Matthew 5:42 Luke 6:29 Luke 6:31

Verse 31

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Christ exhorts to mercy.
These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love there is in him, can say, in truth and sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Let us then aim to be merciful, even according to the mercy of our heavenly Father to us.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
(Matthew 7:12) .
McArther Bible Commentary
See note on Mat 7:12.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 7:12 Luke 6:30

Verse 32

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Christ exhorts to mercy.
These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love there is in him, can say, in truth and sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Let us then aim to be merciful, even according to the mercy of our heavenly Father to us.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
It is greatly observable, our Lord has so little regard for one of the highest instances of natural virtue, namely, the returning love for love, that he does not account it even to deserve thanks. For even sinners, saith he, do the same: men who do not regard God at all. Therefore he may do this, who has not taken one step in Christianity.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 5:46 Luke 6:33

Verse 33

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Christ exhorts to mercy.
These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love there is in him, can say, in truth and sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Let us then aim to be merciful, even according to the mercy of our heavenly Father to us.
Bible Cross References
Luke 6:32 Luke 6:34

Verse 34

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Christ exhorts to mercy.
These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love there is in him, can say, in truth and sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Let us then aim to be merciful, even according to the mercy of our heavenly Father to us.
Bible Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:8 Matthew 5:42 Luke 6:33 Luke 6:35

Verse 35

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Christ exhorts to mercy.
These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love there is in him, can say, in truth and sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Let us then aim to be merciful, even according to the mercy of our heavenly Father to us.
McArther Bible Commentary
sons of the Most High. I.e., God's children should bear the indelible stamp of His moral character. Since He is loving, gracious, and generous-even to those who are His enemies-we should be like Him. See note on Mat 5:44-45; cf. Eph 5:1-2.
Bible Cross References
Psalm 58:11 Matthew 5:9 Matthew 5:45 Luke 1:32 Luke 6:27 Luke 6:28 Luke 6:36 2 Timothy 3:2

Verse 36

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Christ exhorts to mercy.
These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love there is in him, can say, in truth and sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Let us then aim to be merciful, even according to the mercy of our heavenly Father to us.
Bible Cross References
Luke 6:35 Luke 6:37 Ephesians 5:1 James 3:17

Verse 37

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
EGW SDA Bible Commentary
. See EGW on Matthew 7:1, 2.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
(Matthew 7:1) .
McArther Bible Commentary
Judge not. This forbids hypocrisy and a condemning spirit rising from self-righteousness. It does not condemn true discernment. See note on Mat 7:1. you will be forgiven. See note on Mat 6:15.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 6:14 Matthew 7:1 Luke 6:36 Luke 23:16 Acts 3:13 Romans 2:1 James 2:13

Verse 38

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Into your bosom - Alluding to the mantles the Jews wore, into which a large quantity of corn might be received. With the same measure that ye mete with, it shall be measured to you again - Amazing goodness! So we are permitted even to carve for ourselves! We ourselves are, as it were, to tell God how much mercy he shall show us! And can we be content with less than the very largest measure? Give then to man, what thou designest to receive of God.
McArther Bible Commentary
put into your bosom. I.e., poured into your lap. A long robe was used to carry the overflow of grain. Cf. Psa 79:12; Isa 65:6; Jer 32:18.
Bible Cross References
Psalm 79:12 Proverbs 19:17 Isaiah 65:6 Isaiah 65:7 Jeremiah 32:18 Matthew 7:2 Mark 4:24

Verse 39

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
He spake a parable - Our Lord sometimes used parables when he knew plain and open declarations would too much inflame the passions of his hearers. It is for this reason he uses this parable, Can the blind lead the blind? - Can the scribes teach this way, which they know not themselves? Will not they and their scholars perish together? Can they make their disciples any better than themselves? But as for those who will be my disciples, they shall be all taught of God; who will enable them to come to the measure of the stature of the fulness of their Master. Be not ye like their disciples, censuring others, and not amending yourselves. (Matthew 15:14) .
Bible Cross References
Matthew 13:3 Matthew 15:14

Verse 40

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
(Matthew 10:24) ; (John 15:20) .
Bible Cross References
Matthew 10:24 Luke 6:41 John 13:16 John 15:20

Verse 41

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
(Matthew 7:3) .
McArther Bible Commentary
speck … plank. The humor of the imagery was no doubt intentional. Christ often employed hyperbole to paint comical images (cf. Luk 18:25; Mat 23:24).
Bible Cross References
Matthew 7:1 Matthew 7:3 Luke 6:40 Luke 6:42

Verse 42

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 7:3 Matthew 7:4 Luke 6:41 Luke 6:43

Verse 43

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 7:16 Matthew 7:18 Matthew 12:33 Luke 6:42

Verse 44

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 7:16 Matthew 7:20 Matthew 12:33

Verse 45

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
Bible Cross References
Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 12:34 Matthew 12:35

Verse 46

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
And why call ye me Lord, Lord - What will fair professions avail, without a life answerable thereto? (Matthew 7:21) .
McArther Bible Commentary
you call Me 'Lord, Lord.' It is not sufficient to give lip service to Christ's lordship. Genuine faith produces obedience. A tree is known by its fruits (Luk 6:44). See notes on Mat 7:21-23.
Bible Cross References
Malachi 1:6 Matthew 7:21 James 1:22

Verse 47

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
(Matthew 7:24) .
McArther Bible Commentary
See note on Mat 7:24-28.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 7:24 Luke 6:48 James 1:22

Verse 48

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
Bible Cross References
Luke 6:47 Luke 6:49

Verse 49

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
And to justice and sincerity.
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.
Bible Cross References
Luke 6:48 Luke 7:1