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. His gospel is the longest of the four, and some scholars believe it was the first to be written. The temple tax was onehalf shekel per year for every jew over 20. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. 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.
For instance, only the first gospel records the incidence where those who collected the temple tax approached peter and said, doesnt your teacher pay the temple tax matthew 17. Matthew 17, the ttansfiguration, the healing of a boy with. Matthews gospel, along with the gospels of luke, john, and mark, is an inspiredand thus accurate and truehistory of the life of christ. The life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real. Why did jesus say, if i understand him correctly, that sons of god dont have to pay the temple tax, but only the others. It was fixed at a halfshekel a head, and the shekel being reckoned as equal to four attic.
Since jesus christ was lord and owner of the temple, he and his children should have. Matthew 17 relates how jesus takes james, john, and peter to the top of a high mountain. Matthew chapter 17 verse by verse bible commentary. The bible knowledge commentary, new testament, matthew. The word for tribute here is didrachma, and differs from that of matthew 17. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Matthew 17 new king james version nkjv jesus transfigured on the mount. You can find the best commentary on matthew for you using the tools on the right side. Thus methodically is the life of our blessed saviour written, as lives should be written, for the clearer proposing of the example of them.
Matthew, mark, luke and john make up the four books of the bible we call the gospels. Matthew brazos theological commentary on the bible hauerwas, stanley on. And when he had come into the house, jesus anticipated him, saying, what do you think, simon. Why not tell this to the tax collector and not peter. Thus, in these four accounts of jesus life, death, and resurrection, we have the good news of salvation come to man. This is not spoken to the disciples, but to the people, and perhaps especially to the scribes, who are mentioned in mark 9. Truly the commentary for anyone your study and understanding will be taken to a whole new level with this series. Jesus did not offendbreak tax law, but wanted to be blameless. The temple tax 24 after jesus and his disciples arrived in capernaum, the collectors of the twodrachma temple tax. I am so excited to see the kindle versions of these books. In jesus day, jews paid taxes both locally to the jewish temple and to the pagan government in rome.
Ongoing teaching through the gospel of matthew by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon. And jesus answered and said unto him, blessed art thou, simon barjonah. Matthew brazos theological commentary on the bible. And when he was come into the house, jesus prevented him, saying, what thinkest thou, simon. To avoid giving offense respecting this matter by asserting his right not to pay the tax, jesus arranged for his and peters share to be obtained in a manner that harmonized. Every jew 20 years or more of age was required to pay a temple tax of half a shekel exodus 20. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible new testament.
Apparently peter and jesus had not yet paid their tax for that ye. Allen, a critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. Chapter 17 enough had been done in the chapter before to quash all pretensions of the families of the tribe of levi that would set up in competition with aaron, and to make it appear that aaron was the head of the tribe. After arriving, representatives went to peter and asked if jesus would paid the temple tax or not. When they had come to capernaum, those who received the temple tax came to peter and said, does your teacher not pay the temple tax. From whom do the kings of the earth take customs or taxes, from their sons or from u. Over the last several weeks, the texts that we have been studying have been emphasizing that the very nature of salvation which we could summarize by saying that being a true christian is about following christ.
Subsequent posts will offer recommendations for commentaries on the remaining books of. Even the tough books take on an entirely new meaning. Paying the temple tax lesson 19 sermon by elmer towns. Matthew chapter 17 kjv king james version i agree with your point. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Origens commentary on matthew english translations. Adult jewish males throughout the empire paid an annual twodrachma tax, based on exodus 30. When jesus and his disciples arrived back at capernaum, the tax collectors were waiting for them v. Then god spoke from the bright cloud they were to hear jesus. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. This will prevent matthew from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile. Gospel of matthew 1 commentary new testament matthew. Matthew 17 commentary the treasury of scripture knowledge.
Matthew 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this highly respected and nearly exhaustive compilation, containing nearly 500,000 crossreferences. When jesus says, do not think, we can assume that there are people who were thinking exactly that, that he was bringing something entirely new. The son of the king would not pay tribute to the king. Matthew records two separate instances depicting jesus view on paying these taxes. The temple tax was required of jewish males over age 20, and the money was used for the upkeep and maintenance of the temple. Hence, christ, the kings son, for whom the temple was built, was not subject to tax for the benefit of the temple. The tax collectors come to the door and ask peter if jesus intends to pay his temple tax. This tribute seems to have been the half shekel which every male among the jews paid yearly for the support of the temple, and which was continued by them, wherever. As title implies, i am looking for english translations of origens commentary on matthew, books 1517 in english translations.
It is not about a culture, a list of taboos, or a system of rituals and liturgy. 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 17 commentary upholding societys requirements. That is what jesus is pointing to here in matthew 17. Since jesus is the son of the father, he is not obligated to pay. But before he had a chance to speak, jesus asked him, what do you think, peter. Since the temple belongs to the heavenly father, all the money given to it belongs to him. Numbers chapter 17 verse by verse bible commentary.
Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of god in accordance with the truth. Origens commentary on matthew english translations books 1517. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Thereby jesus implied that he, as the son of god, was not required to pay the temple tax, for the temple was his fathers house. Since jesus christ was lord and owner of the temple, he and his children should have been free of taxation.
When peter came into the house, jesus was the first to speak. There are many instances where god spoke and the words are not in red. Faith the size of a mustard seed belgian biblestudents belgische bijbelstudenten. An account of the circumstances of his birth, so far as was requisite to show that he was born of a virgin, ver. Commentary on the gospel according to matthew author. And the chief priests took the silver pieces they refused to receive them from judas, for fear, perhaps, of taking thereby the whole guilt of the murder of christ upon themselves, which they wished judas to bear with them. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. The exiles also agreed upon this temple tax when they returned to the land in nehemiah 10. The miracle of the coin found in the fishs mouth matthew 17. Jesus predicts his death a second time 22 when they came together in galilee, he said to them, the son of man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.
Finally, the author of the first gospel adds financial details only found in the first gospel. Do not think that i have come to abolish the law or the prophets. The temple tax is also mentioned in the new testament in matthew 17. The book of matthew commentary was written to give you a better understanding of key passages, difficult passages and a better understanding of what figures of speech matthew used. The question jesus asks of peter is a general one regarding taxes when he refers in verse 25 to custom or tribute. The context involves the paying of the temple tax, and not surprisingly, only matthew, the former tax collector for rome, reports it. Jesus orders peter to pay it anyway for both of them to avoid a bitter and offensive debate on the merits of his claim. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Neither of these words describe the didrachmon temple tax of verse 24, but are general words describing taxes. Read matthew 17 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.