Matthew 8:20

The Son of man; the Son of man in a preeminent sense. Had Jesus been a mere man, this title, which he commonly applied to himself, could have had no significancy. But now, being God, he described himself by it as "God manifested in the flesh," 1 Timothy 3:16.

Hath not where; is destitute of a home and its comforts. He would have him understand that his followers must expect poverty and hardships, and be prepared to bear them. Poverty is no disgrace, unless brought upon men by their own fault. The poor resemble the Redeemer in their outward condition, more than the rich. He chooses for them, in this respect, that condition which, when on earth, he chose for himself.