The book of the generation of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. He was a man in affliction and toil, and acquainted with the enduring of sickness, because his. Matthew 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Excerpts about the transfiguration of christ, from origen s commentary on the gospel of matthew. And if god is said to walk in the paradise in the evening, and adam to hide. Living in the town of nazareth was a young woman called mary. As title implies, i am looking for english translations of origens commentary on matthew, books 1517 in english translations. Links to the works of origen in english, greek, and latin. The malice of the pharisees reproved by our lord, matthew 12. Matthew free bible study commentary in simple english. Origen, mattauskommentar, xv, 14 origen, matthew commentary, book 15, chapter 14 about the rich young ruler in mat 19 p. D, there are only eight preserved in greek, namely, i0i7, which deal with matthew i3.
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. Origen doesnt use the word idiot, but you can read his derision for the interpretation in his commentary on matthew 15. His volume on matthew has received nearunanimous praise. John chrysostom homilies on the gospel of matthew homily i. A close associate of jesus during his ministry, matthews. Anf0910 commentary on matthew, commentary on john jonathan hayward website. The holy gospel of jesus christ, according to matthew.
As title implies, i am looking for english translations of origen s commentary on matthew, books 1517 in english translations. Ifthebookreferstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a gospel. Arnold williams, commentaries on genesis as a basis for. Our lords answer, explaining the case of eunuchs, matthew 19. The castration story comes from the historian eusebius of caesarea.
Jesus and his disciples go through the cornfields on the sabbath, and the latter pluck and eat some of the ears, at which the pharisees take offense, matthew 12. Origens commentary on matthew english translations books. Although lamentations has only five chapters, origen completed his commentary on only four of them. Matthew teach the text commentary series kindle edition. Matthew, which he composed in twentyfive books at caesarea after the year 244 a. But the diamond flashes variously coloured lights according to the angle at which it is held, and breaks into red and green. She was promised in marriage to a man called joseph. If this is perfect, one might question why the savior, when the young man said. As early as ad 140, a christian named papias wrote that matthew had compiled the sayings of the lord in hebrew presumably before matthew translated them into greek for a larger audience. Books by matthew henry author of matthew henrys commentary. He was chosen to be one of the twelve apostles mt 10. Full text of origens commentary on the gospel of john xiii. He was a prolific writer who wrote roughly 2,000 treatises in multiple branches of theology, including textual criticism, biblical exegesis and biblical hermeneutics, homiletics, and spirituality.
The patristic commentary tradition on matthew begins with origens pioneering twentyfivevolume commentary on the first gospel in the midthird century. In the latinspeaking west, where commentaries did not appear until about a century later, the first commentary on matthew was written by hilary of poitiers in the midfourth century. The apostolic origin and canonical rank of the gospel of matthew were accepted without a doubt by the early church isbe. Now, indeed, the son of man has not come in his glory. Commentary on the gospel of matthew by origen taped by maureen s. Spurgeons commentary on the entire book of matthew, the gospel of the kingdom was written during the final years of his life. I would even say that his commentary on matthew is on par with his pillar commentary on john. The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament. He heals the multitudes, and fulfils certain prophecies.
Commentary on the gospel according to matthew author. 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. Verses 117 concerning this genealogy of our saviour, observe,i. In this post, i will briefly describe five of the most generally helpful commentaries available on the gospel of matthew, and by helpful i mean works that explain to the reader the meaning of the text not only within the individual biblical book, but within scripture as a whole. What is paradise lost, and why did milton write it. Subsequent posts will offer recommendations for commentaries on the remaining books of scripture. While matthew did not sign his own name to his gospel, the early church uniformly attested to the apostles authorship of the book. Matthew 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Matthew 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Sep 10, 2001 the patristic commentary tradition on matthew begins with origen s pioneering twentyfivevolume commentary on the first gospel in the midthird century. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 14 and more. For the son of man shall come in the glory of his own father with his angels. Jerome covers the entire text of matthew s gospel by means of brief explanatory comments that clarify the text literally and historically.
Of the original twentyfive books in origen s commentary on the gospel of matthew, only eight have survived in the original greek books 1017, covering matthew. Origen of alexandria, commentary on the gospel according to matthew, book 15. Commentary on matthew,112 while overlooking an analysis of comjn. Jesus leaves galilee, and comes into the coasts of judea, and is followed by great multitudes, whom he heals, matthew 19. I am preaching through matthew and have extensively used a number of commentaries. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. So the early christians gave matthews name to the whole book. Matthew 1 commentary history and the mixedrace messiah. 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.
Matthew 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Gospel of matthew 1 commentary new testament matthew. Matthew henry has 569 books on goodreads with 12203 ratings. He died before seeing a final proof of the manuscript, and did not live to see the popularity of his commentary. Matthew 1 ancient christian commentary on scripture. From the second book of the commentary on the gospel according to matthew. Verse by verse commentary on gospel of matthew duncan heaster. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on matthew 1. Antenicene fathersvolume ixorigen on mattheworigens. The inquiry of the disciples on this subject, matthew 19. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew.
This versebyverse commentary on the entire gospel of matthew is written with the same elegance characteristic of the treasury of david, his commentary. He doesnt dwell too long in any one place but doesnt leave anything short either. Origens commentary on matthew english translations. Matthew collected taxes, but he became one of jesus 12 special friends matthew 9. From origens commentary on the gospel of matthew, book xii. The book of matthew is part of the new testament in the holy bible and is one of the four gospels. The gospel according to matthew by leon morris 9780802836960. But the jesus according to john, so to speak, bears the cross for himself, and bearing it went out. The antenicene fathers, 1 which seemed many years ago to have completed its task, now presents itself once more and ventures to solicit the renewal of the favour with which it was formerly received by the. 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. In this history written by matthew, mark, luke, and john, the spirit of god so governed their hearts, that although they were four in number, yet in effect and purpose they so consent, as though the whole had been composed by any one of. Preface 5 preface to matthew the literature on the gospels is endless, because the subject is endless a.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Trigg sees origens condemnation of the literal interpretation of matthew 19. From commentary on the gospel of matthew, book xii by origen a. 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. Matthew did not write the first book about jesus life. 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. Read matthew 14 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Book of matthew overview insight for living ministries. The following textbook contains our own translation and commentary on the book of matthew. He heals the multitudes, and fulfils certain prophecies, matthew 12. 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.
Project muse commentary on matthew the fathers of the. The question of the pharisees concerning divorce answered, and the doctrine of marriage explained, matthew 19. Verse by verse commentary on gospel of matthew duncan heaster published. Clear, easy to read, great pastoral resource carsons commentary on matthew, maybe the best out of the expositors series. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry. Origens commentary on the gospel of matthew origen. Now after six days, according to matthew and mark, he taketh with him peter and james and john his brother, and leads them up into a high mountain apart, and was transfigured before them. Book i fragment book ii fragment book x book xi book xii book xiii. His commentary on matthew, written in 398 and profoundly influential in the west, appears here for the first time in english translation.
Matthew teach the text commentary series kindle edition by brown, jeannine k download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Books i, ii, vi, x, xiii, xx, xxviii, xxxii, and a fragment of xix. Origens commentary on matthew originally comprised 25 books st. In this history written by matthew, mark, luke, and john, the spirit of god so governed their hearts, that although they were four in number, yet in effect and purpose they so consent, as though the whole had been composed by any one of them. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew teach the text commentary series. It were indeed meet for us not at all to require the aid of the written word, but to exhibit a life so pure, that the grace of the spirit should be instead of books to our souls, and that as these are inscribed with. Now, also, let it be granted, before the exposition that occurs to us in relation to these things, that this took place long ago, and according. Carson once again has written one of the best commentaries on a particular book of the bible. We may, indeed, say that the inmost moaning of them all is the gift of christ himself. Matthew henrys most popular book is matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible.
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