Commentary on the book of matthew chapter 2

Matthew chapter 2 king james version 1 now when jesus was born in bethlehem of judaea in the days of herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to jerusalem, 2 saying, where is he that is born king of the jews. Matthew 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. He proves in general that jews and gentiles stand upon the same level. This is the city of the birth of davids greater son, jesus christ luke 2. In this chapter, we have the history of our saviours infancy, where we find how early.

His mother mary was pledged to be married to joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the holy spirit. An outcome of this production was the new testament for english readers 4 vols. The chapter began as jesus was born in bethlehem of judaea during the days of herod the king. Herod has ordered the massacre of the innocents and this verse quotes from the book of jeremiah to show that this event was predicted by the prophets content. Bibles, commentaries and anthology type books have no way to identify the books within the book. It properly signifies, says beza, to be wise after the action, and so to grieve for a fault committed as to amend it, which, in latin, is properly expressed by resipiscere. Two things are recorded in this chapter, which were working towards the deliverance of the jews from hamans conspiracy. He cites old testament scripture four times in chapter 2, and only one.

All gods children are content to be at their heavenly fathers finding, and to eat whatever he gives them. We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. Matthew 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Herod, hearing of the birth of our lord, is greatly troubled, matthew 2. Herod then let the wise men go seek the child, really so they could tell him the childs whereabouts was so he could kill the child. 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. Matthew 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Commentary on the book of genesis matthew henry 1662 1714 this is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew.

Matthew chapter 2 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Matthew 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Who do most people believe he worked for collecting taxes. The second chapter of the gospel closes with jesus as a little child. Chapter 4 digression 2 the wilderness temptations chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 digression 3 judge not chapter 8 digression 4 let the dead bury their dead digression 5 legion and the gadarene pigs chapter 9 digression 6 the table manners of jesus chapter 10 digression 7 matthew 10. Matthew 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Matthew 2 in this chapter, we have the history of our saviours infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he. Read matthew 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Matthew 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Matthew refers to jewish customs without explanation matthew 15. Matthew 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Chapter 2 describes crucial moments in his infancy.

Christ was sent to the lost sheep of the house of israel, to them he must return. Matthew is presenting jesus as the king and part of jesus mission was to proclaim the arrival or imminence of the kingdom. It is the book or the account, as the hebrew word sepher, a book, sometimes signifies. Matthew chapter 2 summary this is where he learned about the coming king, who would be born in bethlehem in the land of judah and would become governor or ruler over the people of israel. Matthew chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the. That after god has served his own purposes by the prevailing power of the chaldeans, has tried the faith and patience of his people. There are many who are intent on finding some human explanation for it. Matthew 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.

Matthew 2 the magi visit the messiah after bible gateway. Prepare to eat it and eat it willingly and with an appetite. When jesus showed them the temple, what did he say about it. David guzik commentary on matthew 2, which gives an account of the wise. The gospel of matthew a chapter by chapter analysis. Matthew 2 new international version niv the magi visit the messiah. Chapter 2 read by domonique davis from the king james bible. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3.

In this chapter, we have the history of our saviours infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he himself began to fulfil all righteousness. In matthew chapter 2 summary, we will meet some wise men and learn a small amount of the formative years of yahshua, jesus the christ. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, vol. Jesus says this is unpardonable and in turn rejects israel. Bible study questions on matthew and the sermon on the mount. The book of matthew video bible study chapter 2 youtube. The gospel of matthew is arranged according to a divine plan. Matthew presents the name of jesus and its meaning in a way that assumes the reader knows its hebrew roots matthew 1. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. They inform him of the prophecy relative to bethlehem. Gospel of matthew, the book of matthew commentary, bible study.

Matthew henry had the rare ability to express profound spiritual insights with simplicity and eloquence. This is the climax of the rejection by the leadership. Study malachi 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In the new testament it is mentioned only in the gospels and always in reference to christ s birth. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. After jesus was born in bethlehem in judea, during the time of king herod, magi from the east came to jerusalem and asked, where is the one who has been born king of the jews. What did you love best about matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, vol.

A microcosm of matthews gospel as a whole, this passage reminds us that we must. The only reason i gave the book a 4 star rating is because of the chapter setup. In the king james version of the bible the text reads. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. From the statement in the ancient greek text, it is difficult to tell what the book of the genealogy refers to. And gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the christ should be born. Indeed, personally considered, joseph has no spiritual significance, and very little place at all, in the gospel history. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. The student is also referred to supplemental material which will help in studying these chapters in matthew.

He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Commentary for matthew 1 matthew, surnamed levi, before his conversion was a publican, or taxgatherer under the romans at capernaum. The scope of the first two chapters of this epistle may be gathered from romans 3. Matthew 2, new international version niv the bible app. The young jesus and the holy family have just returned from egypt and in this verse are said to settle in nazareth. Matthew 1, new international version niv the bible app. Matthew chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary on. Matthew starts his genealogy with abraham matthew 1. We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage. Gospel of matthew summary the life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. Studies in the gospel of matthew previous page next. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Habakkuk chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary on.

Matthew was the first to write down an account of the life and ministry of jesus christ. Gospel according to saint matthew chapter 1 the genealogy of christ. Habakkuk chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary. Jesus has been born to mary, who is now married to joseph, after the couple was informed of his miraculous birth by angelic messages matthew 1. Chapter 2 of matthew the author skips past the birth of jesus, which is only announced in chapter 1. Matthew 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Agape bible study the gospel of matthew it was the testimony of the fathers of the church, dating from as early as the beginning of the second century ad, that st. Matthew presents jesus christ as the jesus as the meshiach nagid, the messiah the king, the lion of the tribe of judah. He is generally allowed to have written his gospel before any other of the evangelists.

France there is not the slightest need to think that the story of the coming of the magi to the cradle of christ is only a lovely legend. Matthew 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The advancement of esther to be queen instead of vashti. In this chapter, we have the history of our saviours infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he. Over the years, his writings have been read for both their scholarship and devotion, and none more than the classic concise commentary on the whole bible. Chapter 1 explained the genealogy and conception of christ. Matthew chapter 2 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. Henry alford the greek new testament matthew commentary. We have before proved both jews and gentiles that they are all under sin. Concerning this genealogy of our saviour, observe,i. Matthew with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 2 and more. Habakkuk 2 in this chapter we have an answer expected by the prophet habakkuk 2. In this gospel, the latter word refers to a type of devotion shown only to god. The wise men in matthew 2 are the chief priests and the scribes who function. The chapter opens after jesus was born in bethlehem 2. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Ezekiel chapter 2 verse by verse bible commentary matthew.

This is the city of the birth of david s greater son, jesus christ luke 2. Read matthew 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. What questions did the disciples ask jesus on the mount of olives 6. Matthew does not tell us specifically that the star guided them to jerusalem. So, matthew begins his account of the life of jesus christ. Wise men come from the east to worship christ, matthew 2. Matthew 2 chapter 1 this evangelist begins with the account of christs parentage and birth, the ancestors from whom he descended, and the manner of his entry into the world, to make it appear that he was indeed the messiah promised, for it was foretold that he should be the son of david, and should be born of a virgin.

Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. When jesus went out from the temple, who came to him. Matthew 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Next chapter of matthew the book of matthew, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of matthew, chapter 2 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. This is the final verse of matthews infancy narrative.

In the first half the lord jesus is introduced as the king of israel and presented to his earthly people. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. Galilee was despised, but nazareth was thought to be the worst part of galilee. James rosscup writes that this was the great work in the life of the versatile dean of canterbury. Matthew 2 new international version niv the magi visit the messiah 2 after jesus was born in bethlehem in judea, during the time of king herod, magi a from the east came to jerusalem 2 and asked, where is the one who has been born king of the jews.

Matthew 2 now after jesus was born in bethlehem of judea. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 2,636 views. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. In this chapter the apostle condemns a sinful regarding of the rich, and despising the poor, which he imputes to partiality and injustice, and shows it to be an acting contrary to god, who has chosen the poor, and whose interest is often persecuted, and his name blasphemed, by the rich, james 2. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. Matthew 2 in this chapter, we have the history of our saviours infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he himself began to fulfil all righteousness.

Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. Part of their job description was to make the king of persia look good, but. That which gods hand reached out to ezekiel was a roll of a book, or the volume of a book, a book or scroll of paper or parchment fully written and rolled up. Matthew 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Matthew 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry. The wise mens solicitous enquiry after christ, matthew 2. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. The scope of the first two chapters of this epistle may be gathered from rom. Matthew chapter 2 kjv king james version man can not live by his understanding alone we are like sheep and sheep are not known to be smart yes it is important to follow the whole bible word for word every word counts. A comparable visit by eastern magi to nero in ad 66 vouches for the probability of this story.