Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry. Origens commentary on the gospel of matthew origen according to eusebius h. And the sadducees and pharisees came, and tempting him kept asking him to show them a sign from heaven. The parable of the king, who calls his servants to account, and finds one who owed him ten thousand talents, who, being unable to pay, and imploring. It appears to me that matthew wishes us to see the similarity with verses 2931 of chapter 15. From origens commentary on the gospel of matthew, book xii. Though we have already, in previous sections, according to our ability discussed these matters, none the less shall we now say what is in harmony with them, even if there is reasonable ground for another explanation. The commentary of origen on the gospel of st matthew ronald e. Labored efforts to reconcile the two generally lead to suppositions concerning levirate marriages in which the issue had two fathers the legal and the actual, and also to various renditions of the same name, and other devices pressed into service for the purpose of achieving. Matthew 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Matthew 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Our text is preparing us for the great commission, at the end of the book of matthew 28. Clear, easy to read, great pastoral resource carsons commentary on matthew, maybe the best out of the expositors series. And the saying, whence hath this man this wisdom, indicates clearly that there was a great and surpassing wisdom in the words of jesus worthy of the saying, lo, a greater than solomon is here. This work, volume 1 books 15 of origens commentary on the epistle to the romans fathers of the church 103, has recently been reprinted in paperback by catholic university of america press.
Adam clarkes bible commentary matthew 17 matthew 16. A latin translation made in the sixth century has preserved the. Martin luther, against latomus 1521 jerome translation of origens commentary on the gospel of luke. 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.
It is the message according to matthew, mark, luke, or john and not a collection of. He takes occasion to recommend humility, simplicity, and disinterestedness, 26. After these things he answered and said to them, he that soweth the good seed is the son of man. It is available for purchase directly from the cuap website. Now an offence, properly such, is that which is given wantonly, maliciously, and without any provocation. Spurgeons commentary on the entire book of matthew, the gospel of the kingdom was written during the final years of his life. He went through the temptations and passed the test. Only eight of these books have been preserved in the greek language in which origen wrote. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 32.
Then he left the multitudes and went into his house, and his disciples came unto him saying, declare to us the. Carson once again has written one of the best commentaries on a particular book of the bible. Origen, commentary on matthew, book 16 now online and in. He should be a competent greek scholar, versed in hellenistic greek literature, and. Origen was the greatest intellectual in the third century church, and the most influential of all the greek church fathers. He died before seeing a final proof of the manuscript, and did not live to see the popularity of his commentary. Origen was an early christian alexandrian scholar and theologian, and one of the most distinguished writers of. Philip henry, and also at the thomas doolittle academy from 16801682. The introduction sets the commentary in the context of origens life. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. The commentary on matthew is a very important work, therefore, giving us access to origens most mature theological thinking. Preface 5 preface to matthew the literature on the gospels is endless, because the subject is endless a. The ancestry and birth of christ, the son of the living god this genealogy is quite unlike that in luke 3. Late in his life, in the midthird century, he wrote a commentary on the gospel of matthew.
Matthew chapters 5 through 7 are where the sermon on the mount occurs, and thankfully these the homilies for these important chapters remain intact. Without neglecting the gospels sources or historical background, nolland places his central focus on the. A revision of my translation of book 15 of origen s commentary on the gospel of matthew, covering matt 19. The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament. Active table of contents this edition of commentary on the gospel of matthew comes complete with a touchorclick table of contents, divided by each section. Matthew and has always regarded the greek text of matthew as canonical navarre bible commentary. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. When jesus then is with the multitudes, he is not in his house, for the multitudes are outside of the house, and it is an act which springs. Matthew henry has 569 books on goodreads with 12203 ratings. To make this point matthew lists jesus ancestors who evoke israels rich old testament heritage, notably including four gentile women who came to participate in that.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. From commentary on the gospel of matthew, book xii by origen a. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Origens commentary on the gospel of matthew origen. Commentary on the gospel according to matthew author. Read matthew 14 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Origens commentary on matthew english translations. Books by matthew henry author of matthew henrys commentary. And he was wont to do greater miracles than those wrought through elijah and elisha, and at a still earlier date through moses and joshua the son of nun. While jesus sent his disciples only to the jews in matthew 10, he will send them into all the world.
However, jesus is the one who has left jewish territory and. Origen, mattauskommentar, xv, 14 origen, matthew commentary, book 15, chapter 14 about the rich young ruler in mat 19 p. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. He was a man in affliction and toil, and acquainted with the enduring of sickness, because his. Jersey city, nj 07304 english text is revised by rose mary halim reverend father tadros y. Having devoted the past ten years of his life to research for this major new work, john nolland gives us a commentary on the gospel of matthew that engages with a notable range of matthean scholarship and offers fresh interpretations of the dominant gospel in the history of the church. Concerning the four gospels which alone are uncontroverted in the church of god under heaven, i have learned by tradition that the gospel according to matthew, who was at one time a publican and afterwards an apostle of jesus christ, was. I would even say that his commentary on matthew is on par with his pillar commentary on john. Matthew did not write the first book about jesus life. Matthew henry was born near wales on october 18, 1662 and was primarily homeeducated by his father, rev. Commentary on the gospel of matthew enhanced by origen. Parable of him who had lost one sheep out of his flock consisting of one hundred, 1214.
Origen of alexandrias commentary on matthew, book 15. Evidence is presented that suggests that it postdates the contra celsum, long considered origens last work. The school of alexandria book two origen preparatory edition 1995 fr. The castration story comes from the historian eusebius of caesarea. For a commentator upon this book, who is able to do his work efficiently, should have many qualifications. The translation is in modern english and includes brief annotations.
Excerpts about the transfiguration of christ, from origens commentary on the gospel of matthew. The catholic church has never questioned the authenticity of the original jewish text of st. Matthew 18 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. The exegesis of each section is part of a planned literary whole supplemented, rather than controlled, by versebyverse commentary, allowing the text as a complete story to come into brilliant focus and. His writings covered many different subjects, including commentaries on most of the books of the new testament and many of the old testament. The following textbook contains our own translation and commentary on the book of matthew. Matthew opens his gospel by showing that jesus is part of israels historyas well as part of gods plan for the mission to the gentiles, a plan already implied in that history. Amid the wide array of matthew commentaries available today, frances worldclass stature, clear focus on matthews jesus, his careful methodology, and his userfriendly style, promise to make this volume an enduring standard.
Matthew 1 commentary history and the mixedrace messiah. Origen was an early christian alexandrian scholar and theologian, and one of the most distinguished writers of the early church. Matthew collected taxes, but he became one of jesus 12 special friends matthew 9. As title implies, i am looking for english translations of origen s commentary on matthew, books 1517 in english translations. Jerome translation of origens commentary on the gospel of luke. The commentary of origen on the gospel of st matthew oxford. For the son of man shall come in the glory of his own father with his angels. The commentaries on john are the earliest work of christian exegesis which has come down to us, and are therefore placed in this volume before those on matthew. As title implies, i am looking for english translations of origens commentary on matthew, books 1517 in english translations. Excerpts about the transfiguration of christ, from origen s commentary on the gospel of matthew. Jerome translation of origens commentary on the gospel. Origens commentary on matthew english translations books.
Book i fragment book ii fragment book x book xi book xii book xiii. A provisional translation of book 16 of origen s commentary on the gospel of matthew, previously unavailable in english translation. Matthew henrys most popular book is matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. The first five books on john were written at alexandria before origens compulsory withdrawal from that city to c. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. The commentary of origen on the gospel of st matthew. He suggested the following ideal requirements for a commentator on the book of matthew. If this is perfect, one might question why the savior, when the young man said. The presbyterian ministers enduring scriptural insights and prayerful, penetrating reflections comprise a rich resource for personal devotions, bible studies, and lesson and sermon preparation. A kind message informs me that david gohls translation of the remaining books of origens commentary on matthew which i discussed here.
Origens commentary on the gospel of matthew origen concerning the four gospels which alone are uncontroverted in the church of god under heaven, i have learned by tradition that the gospel according to matthew, who was at one time a publican and afterwards an apostle of jesus christ, was written first. Concerning those who asked him to show them a sign from heaven. The remains of origens 25book commentary on matthew appear in four volumes in the gcs series. Verses 117 concerning this genealogy of our saviour, observe,i. Verse by verse commentary on gospel of matthew duncan heaster.
Antenicene fathersvolume ixorigen on mattheworigens. Origens commentary on the gospel of matthew origen then he left the multitudes and went into his house, and his disciples came unto him saying, declare to us the parable of the tares of the field. Updating the language of the original while retaining its beauty and reliability, manser renders matthew henrys 18thcentury commentary accessible to a wider circle of contemporary readers. It is the book or the account, as the hebrew word sepher, a book, sometimes signifies of the generation of jesus christ, of his ancestors according to the flesh. Ifthebookreferstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a gospel. The temptation of christ is important to the gospels because it that jesus is the son of god hagner 61. Now, indeed, the son of man has not come in his glory. Verse by verse commentary on gospel of matthew duncan heaster published. Matthew 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Pdf origen of alexandrias commentary on matthew, book 15. Commentary on the gospel of matthew classic christian library. Home fathers of the church commentary on matthew origen commentary on matthew. The temptation of christ is important to the gospels because it that jesus is the son of god hagner. Frances masterful the gospel of matthew nicnt focuses on exegesis of matthews text as it stands rather than on the prehistory of the q material or details of the synoptic problem.
Matthew 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Incomplete commentary on matthew opus imperfectum ancient. Matthew 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Passage by passage, its prayerful, penetrating reflections and rich insights into the very heart of gods word are sure to challenge and inspire you. New international commentary on the new testament nicnt 9780802825018 by r. The sum seventy times seven makes four hundred and ninety. Book i fragment book ii fragment book x book xi book xii book xiii book xiv.
The commentary on the beatitudes was beautiful, but i especially enjoyed reading his exposition on the lords prayer. Henry first started studying law in 1686, but instead of pursuing a career in law he began to preach in his neighborhood. The disciples inquiring who should be greatest in christs kingdom, 1. Ideal for personal devotions, bible studies, and lesson and sermon preparations, the new matthew henry commentary will enable you to rediscover this classic workor discover it for the first time. Origens commentary on matthew what exists in english. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 14 and more. Each of the four gospel writers wrote their gospels for a different audience. How often an offending brother who expresses sorrow, and promises amendment, is to be forgiven, matthew 18. Malaty has kindly permitted that his books be published in the coerl. This versebyverse commentary on the entire gospel of matthew is written with the same elegance characteristic of the treasury of david, his commentary. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise.
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