Matthew 14:22-15:14 verse by verseStudy the entire Bible verse by verse at thebibleversebyverse.comMatthew 4 The Devil tries to cause Jesus to do wrong things 1 Then the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness. While he was there, the Devil came to him. He tried to cause Jesus to do wrong things. 2 Jesus did not eat anything for 40 days and 40 nights. At the end of this time, he was very hungry. 4:1The Devil is a bad angel.What Psalm 118 means. Verses 1 - 4 tell everybody to thank the *LORD, because he is good. In verse 2, "Israel" means all the people that live in the land of Israel. In verse 3, "the house of Aaron" means the *priests and levites of Israel. *Priests were special servants of God who worked in the *temple at Jerusalem.So Simon was in the same group as Matthew, who had worked for the *Romans. Most people hated the *Romans. Jesus can unite people who used to be enemies. Verse 16 Judas, who was the son of James, is probably the same person as Thaddaeus in Matthew 10:3 and Mark 3:18. ‘Iscariot’ may mean ‘man from Kerioth’, a place in Judea.Matthew 18:11. For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. For the Son of man, etc. - This is added as a second reason, why no injury should be done to his followers. "The Son of man has so loved them as to come into the world to lay down his life for them." That which was lost - Απολωλος.If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you: Some people only keep from sin if it is easy or convenient to do it. Jesus warns us that we must be willing to …He begins with threatenings against the neighbouring nations that were enemies to Israel, Amos 1:1 - 2:16 He then calls Israel to account, and judges them for their idolatry, their unworthy walking under the favours God had bestowed upon them, and their incorrigibleness under his judgments, Amos 3:1 - 4:13 He calls them to repentance ( Amos 5:1 ...1. They suppose that all who have a place in that kingdom are great, for it is a kingdom of priests. Note, Those are truly great who are truly good; and they will appear so at last, when Christ shall own them as his, though ever so mean and poor in the world. 2. They suppose that there are degrees in this greatness.Verse 1. ‘The sky and the earth’ means everything. God made the sky and the earth out of nothing. Before he did that, only God existed. ‘To create’ means to make something that is completely new. This chapter uses the word ‘create’ in only 3 verses. In verse 1, God created the sky and the earth.Of the servant who buried his talent. He that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his Lord's money, Matthew 25:18. 1. See the ingratitude of this servant. His master gave him a talent, capable of being improved to his own present and eternal advantage; but he slights the mercy of his lord. 2.Saint Matthew was born in Palestine sometime in the first century, before 42 A.D. He was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus and was the author of the first gospel of the New Testament...The phrase ‘*baptism in the Holy Spirit’ is common today. It often refers to experiences after a person becomes a Christian. But, read Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; John 1:33; Acts 1:5 and 11:16. These *NT references are clear. …Jesus teaches and he cures sick people - Matthew 4:23-25. v23 Jesus went through the whole region called Galilee. He taught in the people's *synagogues. He *preached the good news about the *kingdom. And he cured every disease and every illness among the people. v24 News about Jesus spread all over the country called Syria.Matthew 18:18. ESV Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. NIV Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. NASB Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have ...Intro. Chapter 28. THE GREAT DISCOVERY ( Matthew 28:1-10 ) 28:1-10 Late on the Sabbath, when the first day of the week was beginning to dawn, Mary from Magdala and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And, look you, there was a great earthquake; for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.Pulpit Commentary. Matthew 6:1. Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Verses 1-18. - Therelation of our Lord and his disciples to the religion of the day ( continued ); vide Matthew 5:17, note. ( b) Our Lord turns from cases which could be directly ...Clarke's Commentary. Verse Matthew 18:18. Whatsoever ye shall bind, c.] Whatever determinations ye make, in conformity to these directions for your conduct to an offending brother, will be accounted just, and ratified by the Lord. See on Matthew 16:19 and, to what is there said, the following observations may be profitably added.Way and path both mean the same thing in the psalm. They mean: what we do in our lives. Our way can be good or bad. If we obey Psalm 119, our way will be good. Jesus said, "I am the way" (John 14:6). If we obey Jesus, our way will be good. In Acts 9:2, "in the way" is another name for "being a Christian".They, whether among their own people or among strangers, had found the desire of wealth to be the universal passion. Even they themselves, when they had forsaken their earthly goods, had done so (as Peter’s question showed but too plainly, Matthew 19:27) as with a far-sighted calculation.Matthew 15 Jesus tells the Pharisees and teachers of God's Law to obey God. 1 After that, a group of Pharisees and teachers of God's Law came from Jerusalem to talk to Jesus. 2 They said, 'Our leaders in past times taught us the right way to do everything. But your disciples do not obey the things that our leaders taught us. They do not wash their hands in the right way before they eat a meal.The word ‘testament’ means ‘evidence’. Malachi is the last book in the *Old Testament. In God’s *covenant with his people: · God agrees to care for his people. · God’s people agree to love God and to obey him. The word ‘Israel’ here means all the *Jewish people. Malachi is a name that means ‘my messenger’. A messenger is ...Matthew 18:18-20. 18 "I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.". 19 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three come together in my name ...When we entered upon the writings of the prophets, which speak of the things that should be hereafter, we seemed to have the same call that St. John had (), Come up hither; but, when we enter upon the prophecy of this book, it is as if the voice said, Come up higher; as we go forward in time (for Ezekiel prophesied in the captivity, as Jeremiah prophesied just before it), so we soar upward in ...Verses 1-35. 7. Chapter 14. Last Words at Capernaum - Matthew 17:22-27; Matthew 18:1-35 THE TEMPLE TRIBUTE {Matthew 17:22-27}THE way southward lies through Galilee; but the time of Galilee's visitation is now over, so Jesus avoids public attention as much as possible, and gives Himself up to the instruction of His disciples, especially to impressing upon their minds the new lesson of the ...Zechariah: God remembers his promises. A free Bible Version and Commentary on the Old Testament Book of Zechariah in EasyEnglish. ... Read these verses. Somebody tried to kill Jesus, but God saved him: Matthew 2:6-18; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 4:9-12; 4:29-30; John 5:18; 8:59; 10:31. ... Also, the verses include Psalm 118:22. In Easy English’s ...Chapter 1. v1 Darius was the king of Iran. (This was 520 years before Jesus came to earth.) On 29 August the *LORD spoke to Haggai. Haggai was a *prophet. The *LORD said, ‘Tell this to Zerubbabel and Joshua.’. Zerubbabel was the leader of Judah. He was the son of Shealtiel. Joshua was the *High Priest.Verse 1 *Sins make people become slaves. *Jerusalem's people have not obeyed God. But God made *Jerusalem great in the past. And he knows how to make it weak. Compare with Isaiah 47:8-11 and Revelation 18:7-8. v2 *Jerusalem is like a woman. This woman weeps in the night and there are tears on her cheeks.Psalm 84. This is) for the music leader. (He must use) *Gittith. (It is) a psalm for *Korah. v1 *LORD of (*huge) armies. - people love your *temple very much! v2 I want very much (to go to) the place where the *LORD lives. (I want it so much) that it is making me feel weak!They, whether among their own people or among strangers, had found the desire of wealth to be the universal passion. Even they themselves, when they had forsaken their earthly goods, had done so (as Peter’s question showed but too plainly, Matthew 19:27) as with a far-sighted calculation.Jesus told them that they were wrong in their views and expectations. No such things would take place. From these notions they must be turned, changed or converted, or they …For God no man is unimportant and no one is lost in the crowd; for the Christian every man is important and is a child of God, who, if lost, must be found. The individual care of the …But the *Messiah will be like David. He will trust God and he will obey God's laws. The *Messiah's greatness was like David's (2 Samuel 7:9). But David's greatness was only in one country, *Israel. Christ's greatness will reach further. His government will reach all over the Earth (Micah 4:3-4; Matthew 28:18-20; John 17:2).Verse 1 *Sins make people become slaves. *Jerusalem’s people have not obeyed God. But God made *Jerusalem great in the past. And he knows how to make it weak. Compare with Isaiah 47:8-11 and Revelation 18:7-8. v2 *Jerusalem is like a woman. This woman weeps in the night and there are tears on her cheeks.A free Bible Commentary on the Letter of James in Easy English. What *faith should do. An EasyEnglish Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on the letter of James ... Good gifts come from God 1:16-18. Hearing and doing 1:19-25. True religion 1:26-27. Chapter 2. Respect of persons 2:1-7. ... (Matthew 5:3). Verses 6-7 God has chosen the poor. But ...1. We are likely to have the most comfort of those good works to which we are most free and forward. 2. God graciously visits those in whom he has first raised the expectation of him, and manifests himself to those that wait for him. When Abraham was thus sitting, he saw three men coming towards him.Matthew 18:10. For I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. There is an angel to watch over each child of God; the heirs of heaven have those holy spirits to keep watch and ward over them. These sacred intelligences, who watch over the people of God, do at the same time …Of all the persons with the name of James, two were leaders in the church. The first of these was James the son of *Zebedee. He was the brother of the *apostle John. He was one of the first to believe in the *Lord Jesus and he was one of the *apostles. *Herod the king killed him in about AD 42 (Acts 12:2).Feb 18, 2015 · View Bible Text. Commentary on Matthew 18:1-9. Elisabeth Johnson. Share: “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’”Matthew 5 Jesus teaches his disciples 1 Jesus saw that crowds of people were following him. So he went up a hill and he sat down there to teach them. His disciples came near to listen to him. 2 He began to teach them. This is what he said: 3 ‘Happy are the people who know that they need God very much. The kingdom of heaven belongs to people ...1. (1) Matthew presents his theme in the first verse: Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy and of Israel’s expectation. The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: a. The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ: So, Matthew begins his account of the life of Jesus Christ. From the statement in the ancient ...Of all the persons with the name of James, two were leaders in the church. The first of these was James the son of *Zebedee. He was the brother of the *apostle John. He was one of the first to believe in the *Lord Jesus and he was one of the *apostles. *Herod the king killed him in about AD 42 (Acts 12:2).New International Version. 18 "Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be[ a] bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be[ b] loosed in heaven. Read full chapter.Verse 1. ‘The sky and the earth’ means everything. God made the sky and the earth out of nothing. Before he did that, only God existed. ‘To create’ means to make something that is completely new. This chapter uses the word ‘create’ in only 3 verses. In verse 1, God created the sky and the earth.What Psalm 91 means. Bible students study this psalm as if three people are speaking. · a priest (one of God’s servants in his house) speaks in verses 1, 3 - 8 and 9b - 13. · someone praying to God speaks in verses 2 and 9a. · God speaks in verses 14 - 16. (9a means the first part of verse 9; 9b means the second part.)1. 1. God owns him as one employed for him: He is my servant. Though he was a Son, yet, as a Mediator, he took upon him the form of a servant, learned obedience to the will of God and practised it, and laid out himself to advance the interests of God's kingdom, and so he was God's servant. 2.Matthew 18. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New ...For Matthew 18:1, the question of precedence, _cf._ Mark 9:33 *, also Matthew 20:26 f., Mark 10:43 f.,... Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (Matthew 18:1-35) Matthew 18:1-35 is a most important chapter for Christian Ethics, because it deals with those qualities which should characterize the personal relationships o...Matthew 18:1-35. Discourse concerning the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, and the mutual duties of Christians. (Mark 9:33-50; Luke 9:46-50.) Matthew 18:1-4. The greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:1. At the same time; literally, in that hour. The narrator connects the following important discourse with the circumstances just ...One day Jesus will return to earth (Acts 1:9-11). He will take all the Christians to live with him (John 14:1-4). The Bible promises that Christians will have many good things when they die. For example: · They will be with Jesus in his *glory (Colossians 3:4). · They will be like Jesus (John 3:2).Matthew 18:6: But whoever is a cause of trouble to one of these little ones who have faith in me, it would be better for him to have a great stone fixed to his neck, and to come to his end in the deep sea. ... ESV - English Standard Version; KJV - King James Version; NAS - New American Standard Bible; ... Commentary on Matthew 18:1-6Ye pay tithe - A tenth part. The law required the Jews to devote a tenth part of all their property to the support of the Levites, Numbers 18:20-24.Another tenth part they paid for the service of the sanctuary, commonly in cattle or grain, but where they lived far from the place of worship they changed it to money, Deuteronomy 14:22-24.Besides these, there was to be every third year a tenth ...Commentary on Revelation 2:8-11. (Read Revelation 2:8-11) Our Lord Jesus is the First, for by him were all things made; he was before all things, with God, and is God himself. He is the Last, for he will be the Judge of all. As this First and Last, who was dead and is alive, is the believer's Brother and Friend, he must be rich in the deepest ...We can read about King David in 1 Samuel 16-31 and in 2 Samuel. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac. Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah. Tamar was their mother. Perez was the father of Hezron. Hezron was the father of Ram. 4 Ram was the father of Amminadab.Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Matthew 11:1. And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. XI. (1) He departed thence —i.e., from the place from which He had sent forth the Twelve. Where this was St. Matthew does not tell us, but ...These Bible Commentaries are easy to read and understand. Written in EasyEnglish by MissionAssist. Genesis: God's Ancient People - by Alun Owen. Genesis 1-11: God makes Everything. Genesis 12-24: God's Friend, Abraham. Genesis 25-36: Jacob meets God. Genesis 37-50: God is with Joseph. Genesis: It all begins with God - by Marie Wetherill …The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) One of Jesus' most significant parables regarding work is set in the context of investments ( Matt. 25:14-30 ). A rich man delegates the management of his wealth to his servants, much as investors in today's markets do. He gives five talents (a large unit of money) [1] to the first servant, two ...The prophets had written that the Christ would die (Isaiah 53; Matthew 12:40). When Jesus died, he suffered the punishment for our evil deeds (Matthew 20:28, Matthew 26:28). But Jesus did not remain dead. God caused Jesus to live again (Matthew 28). And Jesus is alive today, in heaven. Matthew's Gospel (good news) is in the Bible's New Testament.Luke 11. In this chapter, I. Christ teaches his disciples to pray, and quickens and encourages them to be frequent, instant, and importunate in prayer, ver 1-13. II. He fully answers the blasphemous imputation of the Pharisees, who charged him with casting out devils by virtue of a compact and confederacy with Beelzebub, the prince of the ...Jeremiah 31. This chapter goes on with the good words and comfortable words which we had in the chapter before, for the encouragement of the captives, assuring them that God would in due time restore them or their children to their own land, and make them a great and happy nation again, especially by sending them the Messiah, in whose kingdom ...I will not tell you to carry anything that is too heavy for you.’. Matthew 11 Jesus talks about John the Baptist 1 Jesus taught all these things to his 12 disciples. After he had finished, he went away from that place. He went to the towns near there to teach his message to people. 2 At that time, John the Baptist was in prison.Matthew 18:1-9 . STRIFE AMONG THE TWELVE WHO SHOULD BE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, WITH RELATIVE TEACHING. ( = 9:33-50 , Luke 9:46-50 ). For the exposition, Matthew 18:10-35 . FURTHER TEACHING ON THE SAME SUBJECT INCLUDING THE PARABLE OF THE UNMERCIFUL DEBTOR. Same Subject ( Matthew 18:10-20 ).11:16-21a Accept me as a fool. 11:21b-33 Paul's *Jewish parents and his troubles as an *apostle. 12:1-10 Dreams and *visions. 12:11-13 The evidence of a true *apostle. 12:14-18 Paul refuses to put a load on the Corinthians. 12:19-21 The purpose of the 'fool's talk'.Commentary on Matthew 6:5-8. (Read Matthew 6:5-8) It is taken for granted that all who are disciples of Christ pray. You may as soon find a living man that does not breathe, as a living Christian that does not pray. If prayerless, then graceless. The Scribes and Pharisees were guilty of two great faults in prayer, vain-glory and vain repetitions.Matthew 23:2-12 & Mark 12:38-44 NRSV Large Print Commentary. New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Matthew 23:2-12 & Mark 12:38-44. Audio Edition with New International Version. Audio Edition Matthew 23:2-12 & Mark 12:38-44 NIV Commentary. Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further.In this chapter we have, I. Luke's preface to his gospel, or his epistle dedicatory to his friend Theophilus, ver 1-4. II. The prophecy and history of the conception of John Baptist, who was Christ's forerunner, ver 5-25. The annunciation of the virgin Mary, or the notice given to her that she should be the mother of the Messiah, ver 26-38.The word ‘testament’ means ‘evidence’. Malachi is the last book in the *Old Testament. In God’s *covenant with his people: · God agrees to care for his people. · God’s people agree to love God and to obey him. The word ‘Israel’ here means all the *Jewish people. Malachi is a name that means ‘my messenger’. A messenger is ...Verse 27. (27) Whosoever will be chief. —Better, first, as continuing the thought of Matthew 20:16. The "servant" (better, slave) implies a lower and more menial service than that of the "minister" of the preceding verse, just as the "chief" or "first" involves a higher position than the "greatness" there spoken of.Whom God calls to any service he will himself enable for it; if he give commission, he will give power to execute it. Ezekiel’s name was answered when God said (and no doubt did as he said), I have made thy face strong against their faces. The learned Selden, in his book Deut. Diis Syris, says that it was the opinion of some of the ancients ...1. What it is to be a disciple of Christ; it is to come after him. When Christ called his disciples, this was the word of command, Follow me. A true disciple of Christ is one that doth follow him in duty, and shall follow him to glory.Psalm 139. (This is) for the music leader. (It is) a psalm of David. v1 *LORD, when you look at me you know all about me. v2 You know when I sit down. And you know when I get up. (even when you are) far away. v3 You see when I go (somewhere). And you see when I …In today’s fast-paced digital age, more and more people are turning to online resources to deepen their understanding of the Bible and enhance their spiritual journey. One of the k...Psalm 37: 12 - 20 ~ The end of godless people. v12 A godless person makes bad plans against a righteous one. (The godless person) shows his teeth to him. v13 The LORD laughs at (the godless person), because he can see that his day will come. v14 Godless people get out their swords and point their bows:Psalm 37: 12 - 20 ~ The end of godless people. v12 A godless person makes bad plans against a righteous one. (The godless person) shows his teeth to him. v13 The LORD laughs at (the godless person), because he can see that his day will come. v14 Godless people get out their swords and point their bows:v1 The *LORD gave a message to Jeremiah. It came when King Zedekiah sent Pashhur, son of Malkijah, and the priest Zephaniah, son of Maaseiah, to Jeremiah. They said, v2 'Pray to the *LORD for us. Ask the *LORD what will happen. Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, is attacking us. The *LORD did wonderful things for us in the past.Commentary on Matthew 6:5-8. (Read Matthew 6:5-8) It is taken for granted that all who are disciples of Christ pray. You may as soon find a living man that does not breathe, as a living Christian that does not pray. If prayerless, then graceless. The Scribes and Pharisees were guilty of two great faults in prayer, vain-glory and vain repetitions.Corinth was an important city. It was on a very narrow section of land (called an ‘isthmus’) in the southern part of Greece. 1. It was the capital city of the region called Achaia. 2. It had two harbours. The harbour on the east coast was 4 miles (6 km) from the harbour on the west coast. Today a canal joins the two harbours.Matthew 21:1-46. 1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them,Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall ...Peter refers back to the *Old Testament. King Solomon built a temple in the city of Jerusalem about 950 years before the birth of Jesus (BC) (1 Kings 6-8). The temple was a special building where the *Jews went to *praise God. But an army from the country of Babylon destroyed the temple in 587 BC (2 Chronicles 36:19).v1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all the believers in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the leaders and helpers. v2 *Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the *Lord Jesus Christ. Verse 1 Paul begins his letter in the usual polite way that people wrote letters at that time.God ‘did not keep back (rescue) his own son, but he gave him up for us all’ (Romans 8:32). Jesus’ death was a *sacrifice to cancel the effect of human *sin. God accepted his *sacrifice and raised him from death. So if we believe in the death and *resurrection of Jesus, God considers us at *peace with himself.Introduction. This is the first of the five main sections that report what Jesus taught in Matthew’s *gospel. Chapter s 5–7 are where Jesus taught his *disciples. He explained how they should live. He probably gave his instructions on more than one occasion. Luke also writes about this, but it appears in different parts of his *gospel.The prophets had written that the Christ would die (Isaiah 53; Matthew 12:40). When Jesus died, he suffered the punishment for our evil deeds (Matthew 20:28, Matthew 26:28). But Jesus did not remain dead. God caused Jesus to live again (Matthew 28). And Jesus is alive today, in heaven. Matthew's Gospel (good news) is in the Bible's New Testament.Matthew 24. Matthew 23 Jesus talks about dangerous teachers 1 After that, Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples. 2 He said, ‘The teachers of God's Law and the Pharisees have authority to explain the Law of Moses. 3 So you must obey everything that they teach you. But you should not do the same things that they do.Matthew 18 illuminates the virtues of humility, forgiveness, and brotherly love in the Kingdom of Heaven. It presents vivid lessons on how to be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven and how to live in harmony with others. Through powerful parables and teachings, Jesus provides a practical guide for living out these principles in everyday life. 1.earthquake ~ when the earth shakes, that is an *earthquake. elders ~ usually they are older men. In the Book of Revelation, they are the 24 people who sit on *thrones in heaven. eternal life ~ life of a new quality for those who believe in Jesus. This new life is to be with Jesus always.Matthew 18:1-22. 1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said,Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Veja mais ...The story of Psalm 18. This is a very special psalm. It is so special that you will find it in 2 places in the Bible. It is here in the Book of Psalms. It is also in a part of the Bible that we call the Book of Samuel. Samuel is in 2 parts. I Samuel tells the story of David before he became king of Israel. 2 Samuel tells us the story of David .... The word ‘testament’ means ‘evidence’. Malachi Verses 1-2 The *Word here means Jesus. Jesus has alwa In verse 2, Peter referred to Jesus as God as well as *Saviour. The false teachers were denying that Jesus is God. Matthew 1:23 says that Jesus is ‘Emmanuel, God with us’. Therefore, Peter reminded his readers that Jesus is God as well as *Saviour. Peter knew Jesus as a man for three years.Matthew 18. Easy-to-Read Version. Who Is the Greatest? 18 About that time the followers came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in God’s kingdom?”. 2 Jesus called a little child to come to him. He stood the child in front of the followers. 3 Then he said, “The truth is, you must change your thinking and become like little children. 1. (1) Matthew presents his theme in the f In this chapter we have, I. Luke's preface to his gospel, or his epistle dedicatory to his friend Theophilus, ver 1-4. II. The prophecy and history of the conception of John Baptist, who was Christ's forerunner, ver 5-25. The annunciation of the virgin Mary, or the notice given to her that she should be the mother of the Messiah, ver 26-38. I. The author of it, described, 1. By his name— Peter. His first nam...
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