Matthew 26:1
THESE SAYINGS; his discourse to his disciples contained in the two preceding Chapter s, in answer to their inquiries. Matthew 24:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
THESE SAYINGS; his discourse to his disciples contained in the two preceding Chapter s, in answer to their inquiries. Matthew 24:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
AFTER TWO DAYS IS THE FEAST OF THE PASSOVER; this was a feast of the Jews, kept annually from the 15th to the 21st of their month Abib, answering in part to our April, in commomoration of God's passing over the houses of the Israelites, and not entering in to slay their first-born, when he slew the... [ Continue Reading ]
No advantages will of themselves overcome the opposition of the human heart to Jesus Christ; and rulers are often more wicked than the people, seeking by subtlety and deceit to effect that which they cannot or dare not openly accomplish.... [ Continue Reading ]
IN BETHANY; this was six days before the passover. John 12:1. The evangelist therefore goes back a little in his narrative.... [ Continue Reading ]
THERE CAME UNTO HIM A WOMAN, Mary, the sister of Lazarus whom Jesus had raised from the dead John 12:3. ALABASTER; a kind of stone carved into ornamental and costly boxes, or vases, especially for perfumes. OINTMENT; perfumes, liquid or more solid. SAT AT MEAT; reclined on a couch, as the custom... [ Continue Reading ]
WHEN HIS DISCIPLES SAW IT-TO WHAT PURPOSE IS THIS WASTE? in John 12:4, Judas Iscariot is named as the author of this remark, which seems to have been seconded by some of Jesus' disciples. Compare Mark 14:4. The part taken by Judas in this transaction may have been the reason why it is related here i... [ Continue Reading ]
SHE HATH WROUGHT A GOOD WORK; she had expressed her sincere and ardent love to her Saviour.... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR MY BURIAL; it was customary to anoint the body, or embalm it with spices and ointment, preparatory to burial. So he says this might be considered as preparatory to his burial.... [ Continue Reading ]
A MEMORIAL OF HER; in remembrance of what she had done.... [ Continue Reading ]
THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER; that is, thirty shekels, the sum at which a servant's life was estimated. Exodus 21:32. It was about fifteen dollars.... [ Continue Reading ]
UNLEAVENED BREAD; this was a term applied to the passover, because during that feast they used what was not leavened, or fermented. THE PASSOVER; the paschal lamb slain on that occasion.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CITY; Jerusalem. MY TIME; his time to eat the passover and to close his life was near.... [ Continue Reading ]
MADE READY THE PASSOVER; prepared the lamb and other things, according to the appointment of God. Exodus 12:3-17.... [ Continue Reading ]
GOETH; to death, the death of the cross. WRITTEN; PSALMS 22:1; PSALMS 41:9; Isaiah 53:4-9; DANIEL 9:26-27. GOOD FOR THAT MAN; on account of the endless woe which his sins would bring upon him.... [ Continue Reading ]
THOU HAST SAID; this was equivalent to saying, "Yes, it is you.... [ Continue Reading ]
THIS IS MY BODY; the emblem, or representation of my body. As it is said of God, Deuteronomy 32:4. "He is the Rock"; not literally a rock, but in some respects like one-firm, stable, and unchanging. So, Genesis 41:26, "The seven good kine are seven years"; not literally, but they represent seven yea... [ Continue Reading ]
WILL NOT DRINK HENCEFORTH-DRINK IT NEW WITH YOU; he means to say, "The time for my drinking with you the literal fruit of the vine is over; the kingdom of God is about to be established"- this was by his propitiatory death, resurrection, assension, and the outpouring of his Spirit-"henceforth I will... [ Continue Reading ]
OFFENDED; made to stumble. The word is here, as elsewhere in the New Testament, applied to the life and conduct. How the disciples should be offended appears in the course of the narrative; they should be led to forsake him, and in one case to deny him. IT IS WRITTEN; Zechariah 13:7. THE SHEPHERD;... [ Continue Reading ]
INTO GALILEE; MATTHEW 28:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
DENY ME; MATTHEW 26:74.... [ Continue Reading ]
THOUGH I SHOULD DIE; his meaning was, that he would not deny Christ even to save his own life. Persons may seem to be very courageous in time of safety, and be great cowards in time of danger. When a good man thinks highly of himself, and is confident in his own strength, he is preparing for a downf... [ Continue Reading ]
GETHSEMANE; a garden, or retired spot, on the west side of the mount of Olives, not far from the brook Cedron.... [ Continue Reading ]
TWO SONS OF ZEBEDEE; James and John. The same that were with him on the mount of transfiguration. Chap Matthew 17:1-2. VERY HEAVY; exceedingly depressed.... [ Continue Reading ]
EVEN UNTO DEATH; with death-like sorrow, inexpressible anguish.... [ Continue Reading ]
THIS CUP; the anguish he was enduring and was to endure.... [ Continue Reading ]
UNTO PETER; who had just before been so strong in his professions of fidelity to his Master.... [ Continue Reading ]
THAT YE ENTER NOT INTO TEMPTATION; that is, so as to be overcome by it; for the hour of the Saviour's suffering was also to be that of the fiery trial of his disciples. Compare Luke 22:31. THE SPIRIT; "the inward man." This was animiated by sincere love towards the Saviour. THE FLESH; used here to... [ Continue Reading ]
The sufferings of Jesus Christ, when he bore our sins in his own body on the tree, and tasted death for every man, were inexpressibly great. The Father said, "Awake, O sword, against my Shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow: smite the Shepherd." Zechariah 13:7. His soul was made "an offeri... [ Continue Reading ]
SLEEP ON-TAKE YOUR REST; see note to Mark 14:41.... [ Continue Reading ]
ONE OF THEM; Peter.... [ Continue Reading ]
TWELVE LEGIONS; a Roman legion varied in number in different ages. In our Saviour's time it seems to have consisted of six thousand men. The idea is, vast multitudes.... [ Continue Reading ]
SCRIPTURES; PSALMS 22:1; Psalms 22:18; ISAIAH 53:3-10; DANIEL 9:24-26; ZECHARIAH 13:7. IT MUST BE; in order to fulfil the scriptures, and finish the work of redemption.... [ Continue Reading ]
FORSOOK HIM; this was what Jesus meant by their being offended, and what he had foretold in verse Matthew 26:31.... [ Continue Reading ]
AFAR OFF; on account of his fear of danger. SEE THE END; the end of the trial, and its results.... [ Continue Reading ]
FOUND NONE; they found none that agreed in their testimony, or that could make out an accusation that had even the appearance of weight.... [ Continue Reading ]
DESTROY THE TEMPLE OF GOD; this was false, both in the words used and in the meaning which they put upon them; he spoke of his body, and of rising again in three days. John 2:19-22.... [ Continue Reading ]
I ADJURE THEE; he thus put him under oath to answer truly.... [ Continue Reading ]
THOU HAST SAID; said the truth, I am the Christ. SITTING-COMING; this was claiming divine power and honor.... [ Continue Reading ]
RENT HIS CLOTHES; as a token of great indignation. BLASPHEMY; in claiming to be the Messiah, the Son of God, and the judge of men.... [ Continue Reading ]
GUILTY OF DEATH; of a crime which deserves death. Leviticus 24:16.... [ Continue Reading ]
PROPHESY; they had previously covered his face, Mark 14:65, and in derision of the omniscience which he claimed, they called upon him to designate the persons who smote him.... [ Continue Reading ]
I KNOW NOT; I do not understand what you mean. No past privileges or attainments can be relied on for future or even present support. God must give us day by day our daily supply of wisdom, goodness, and strength, or we shall have none. "Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe"; guide me, and I shall g... [ Continue Reading ]
THY SPEECH; thy peculiar manner of speaking. BETRAYETH THEE; showeth thee to be a Galilean.... [ Continue Reading ]
CURSE; imprecate God's curse if he uttered falsehood. SWEAR; declare with an oath.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE WORD OF JESUS; verse Matthew 26:34. WEPT BITTERLY; on account of his sin, in denying his Lord. If a good man sin he will repent, mourn bitterly over his transgressions, and turn from them unto God. He has an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. One look from Him will lead the p... [ Continue Reading ]