Chapter 25 this chapter continues and concludes our saviours discourse, which began in the foregoing chapter, concerning his second coming and the end of the world. To ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. The last of four consecutive judgment parables, if one counts jesus saying concerning faithful and unfaithful slaves 24. Matthew 25 new international version niv the parable of the ten virgins.
He would leave the world for an unknown length of time, then return. The anglosaxon has hit the meaning of the original well of which my old ms. The theology of work bible commentary is an indepth bible study tool put together by a group of biblical scholars, pastors, and workplace christians to help you discover what the whole bible from genesis to. Jesus allowed peter, james and john to go with him into the girls room. Verse 26 jesus told the parents to say nothing mark 5. Chapters 23 25 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech in this gospel. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.
Large crowds from galilee, the decapolis, jerusalem, judea and the region across the jordan followed him. Therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour matthew 25. We usually think of the word annunciation, in connection with the announcement to mary that she will bear a child luke 1. Of course, he does not want us to be so softhearted that we become an easy mark for those who would take advantage of us, but he does want us to develop a keen sense of discernment that. The main characters of this religion, religion story are. This means we must disown and renounce ourselves and subjugate everythingall our works, interests, and enjoymentsto the standards set by god. The first was engagement a formal agreement made by the fathers. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 25 and more. The manner in which god shall deal with the righteous and the wicked in the judgment of the great day. In many biblical passages oil, is an emblem of the holy spirit such as. Matthew 25 seven woes to the scribes and pharisees 23 then jesus t said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 u the scribes and the pharisees v sit on moses seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, w but not the works they do. Originally written in 1706, matthew henrys concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. The great white throne judgment of revelation 20 happens in heaven. The judgment of the nations of matthew 25 happens immediately after the glorious return of jesus matthew 25.
The one group enters in with our lord, to enjoy fellowship with him. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of and is available in hardcover format. One of jesus most significant parables regarding work is set in. Matthew 25 begins with another parable upon the same principle. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry. View matthew 25 in the note window he parable of the ten virgins. Commentary on psalms 25 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Matthew 25 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a freeflowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book, along with background material. Matthew 25 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of. However, in matthews gospel, it is joseph to whom the angel appears.
Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Matthew 25 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Each section will be in a box, so that you can easily find a particular passage. David guzik commentary on matthew 25, in which jesus teaches in different parables. Matthew 25 niv the parable of the ten virgins at bible. Our great duty is to watch, to attend to the business of our souls with the utmost diligence and circumspection. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The parable of the ten virgins, five were wise and five were foolish matthew 25. Matthew 25 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on. Matthew 25, the twentyfifth chapter of the gospel of matthew, consists of three parables of jesus. Concise commentary on the bible book of matthew matthew henry 1662 1714 spiritual and practical lessons are extracted from every verse of the book of matthew, as well as detailed explanation. In matthews gospel, those tasks include bearing witness to gods kingdom by welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry.
Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. This was his farewell sermon of caution, as that, jn. This parable, while closely resembling it, is yet a different one from that of the pounds, in luke 19. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Verse 25 matthew says that jesus sent the crowd out of the house. Ifthebookreferstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea. When we show pity, compassion, and kindness to those in difficult straits, we are practicing the merciful attitude that god expects each of his children to exhibit at all times. Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. The lords ministry is drawing to its dramatic conclusion. Matthew 25 records three stories or pictures from jesus, all of which illustrate the teaching he had just given. Matthew 25 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
Read matthew 25 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole. At the time named something analogous to the coming story shall happen in the church, in the gospel dispensation. Matthew henry complete commentary free free kjv study bible with commentary on the whole bible and if you miss old style of this app you can find it in my apps matthew henry commentary mhc features clickable links to kjv verses. Matthew 25, new international version niv the bible app. The kingdom of heaven has come near matthew working as citizens of gods kingdom matthew 14. In this account, when jesus returns in his glory, he will sit on his throne and separate people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats matt. There were three stages to a jewish wedding in that day. At midnight there was a cry the jewish weddings were generally celebrated in the night.
But if we take control of our mind and emotions and destroy our way of liferidding ourselves of all the wrong hungers and desires that are against godthen god. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. The parables in the olivet discourse matthew 25 matthew 6. Free download or read online matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible pdf epub book. Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible.
Matthew 25 concise commentary on the bible by matthew. Pdf matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible book by. And great crowds followed him from galilee and the decapolis, and from jerusalem and judea, and from beyond the jordan. The setting is the temple, and the time is early holy weekbetween palm sunday and holy thursday. Five of the virgins are foolish and five are wise, showing that the endtime church is composed of two types of members. From the statement in the ancient greek text, it is difficult to tell what the book of the genealogy refers to. Bible commentary produced by tow project jesus final teaching in this section examines how we treat those in need. The necessity of being constantly prepared to appear before god, matthew 25.
Jesus began his public ministry in this gospel with a lengthy discourse that we call the sermon on the mount chapters 57, and he closes. This psalm is full of devout affection to god, the outgoings of holy desires towards his favour and grace and. These three parables examine the procedure and preparation required to enter heaven. The context chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech or teaching in this gospel. Matthew 25, the books of the bible nt books the bible app. Read matthew 25 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Paul commands us to bring under our control every thought that opposes god and his way ii corinthians 10. A look at four beatitudes the issue of forgiveness in the sermon on the mount matthew 6. Lastly, here is a practical inference drawn from this parable matthew 25. The circumstances of the parable of the ten virgins were taken from the marriage customs among the jews, and explain the great day of christs coming.
Gospel of matthew 25 commentary new testament matthew. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise bible study. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. He gave his last public statement to the nation in mat 23 a contrast to his first mat 57 in which he outlined blessings, in the eight beatitudes. Apr 10, 2005 therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour matthew 25. Matthew 25 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Those who prepared themselves for his return would enter his kingdom with joy.
So, matthew begins his account of the life of jesus christ. It tells how israels messiah, rejected and executed in israel, pronounces judgement on israel and its leaders and becomes the salvation of the gentiles. Matthew and work bible commentary theology of work. The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelists community and the other jews. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1710, and was written by matthew henry. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. Free bible commentary and bible guide on matthew in simple. Thenat the time referred to at the close of the preceding chapter, the time of the lords second coming to reward his faithful servants and take vengeance on the faithless. The theology of work bible commentary is an indepth bible study tool put together by a group of biblical scholars, pastors, and workplace christians to help you. The parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish, matthew 25. Matthew chapter 25 verse by verse bible commentary. Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notes for that particular matthew 25 verse. It is very well written and includes an abundance of connections between matthew and the rest of the bible, such as the life of jesus as a retelling of the story of israel itself. According to american theologian jason hood, writing in the journal of biblical literature, chapters 23 to 25 of the gospel of matthew the fifth discourse.
This and the following parable are in matthew alone. Matthew 25 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy and of israels expectation. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three synoptic gospels. Read matthew 25 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Commentaries for matthew chapter 25 awaiting the bridegroom. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. Matthew 1 the genealogy and birth of jesus christ a. Bible gives a literal version, in the english of the 14th century. The lamps represent the word, the laws, and the statutes of god.
If you want a commentary on the book written by matthew i would look elsewhere. This parable, like the others, indicates that the lords coming will distinguish one group of people from another compare matthew 24. Jesus says that if we insist on preserving our way of life, with all its wrong hungers and desires, we will lose it eternally. As christians we profess to attend upon christ, to honour him, also to be waiting for his coming. Study matthew 25 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Now his last declaration was a series of eight judgments woes. In chapter 23, jesus denounces the scribes and pharisees and laments over jerusalem. Matthew brazos theological commentary on the bible. Since the time of jesus coming is unknown, we must watch and be ready 24.
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