1Gr.doing.
1Or,booths.
2Or,departure.
3Or,having remained awake.
4Many ancient authorities readmy beloved Son. See Matt. 17:5; Mark 9:7.
5Or,was past.
aThe tradition which places the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor is beyond question false.
bProbably not long before the feast of tabernacles (near end of September) and Peter may have meant that they celebrate the feast on the mountains instead of going to Jerusalem.
cSee§ 24for similar language at the Baptism of Jesus.
1Or, How is itthat the scribes say ... come?
aThe Baptist's disclaimer about being Elijah (John 1:21) means only that he was not Elijah in person come back to earth according to popular expectation.
In the region of Cæsarea Philippi
In the region of Cæsarea Philippi
1Gr.demon.
2Many authorities, some ancient, insert ver. 21But this kind goeth not out save by prayer and fasting.See Mark 9:29.
3Or,Teacher.
4Or,rendeth him.
5Or,convulsed.
6Many ancient authorities addwith tears.
7Or, How is itthat we could not cast it out?
8Many ancient authorities addand fasting.
9Or,convulseth.
10Or,rent him.
1Some ancient authorities readwere gathering themselves together.
The season of retirement from Galilee is now ended (§§ 72-88). The remaining events at this time (§§ 89-95) probably occupied only a few days.
CapernaumMatt. 17:24-27
CapernaumMatt. 17:24-27
24And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received the1half-shekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your2master pay the1half-shekel [see Ex. 30:11-15]?25He saith, Yea. And when he came into the house, Jesus spake first to him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? the kings of the earth, from whom do they receive toll or tribute? from their sons, or from strangers?26And when he said, From strangers, Jesus said unto him, Therefore the sons are free.27But, lest we cause them to stumble, go thou to the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a3shekel: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
1Gr.didrachma.
2Or,teacher.
3Gr.stater.
Capernaum
Capernaum
1Gr.greater.
2Gr.lesser.
Capernaum
Capernaum
1Gr.greater.
2Gr.a millstone turned by an ass.
3Gr.Gehenna of fire.
4Many authorities, some ancient, insert ver. 11For the Son of man came to save that which was lost.SeeLuke 19:10.
5Gr.a thing willed before your father.
6Some ancient authorities readmy.
7Or,Teacher.
8Gr.demons.
9Gr.power.
10Gr.in name that ye are.
11Many ancient authorities omiton me.
12Gr.Gehenna.
13Ver. 44 and 46 (which are identical with ver. 48) are omitted by the best ancient authorities.
14Many ancient authorities addand every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. See Lev. 2:13.
15Gr.lesser.
aParable of the Lost Sheep.
Matt. 18:15-35
Matt. 18:15-35
15And if thy brother sin1against thee, go, shew him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.16But if he heartheenot, take with thee one or two more, that at the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may be established [see Deut. 19:15].17And if he refuse to hear them, tell it unto the2church: and if he refuse to hear the2church also, let him be unto thee as the Gentile and the publican.18Verily I say unto you, What things soever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and what things soever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.19Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
21Then came Peter, and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times?22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times; but, Until3seventy times seven.23Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likenedaunto a certain king, which would make a reckoning with his4servants.24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand5talents.25But forasmuch as he had notwherewithto pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.26The6servant therefore fell down and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.27And the lord of that6servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the7debt.28But that6servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, which owed him a hundred8pence: and he laid hold on him, and tookhimby the throat, saying, Pay what thou owest.29So his fellow-servant fell down and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee.30And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay that which was due.31So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.32Then his lord called him unto him, and saith unto him, Thou wicked6servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou besoughtest me:33shouldest not thou also have had mercy on thy fellow-servant, even as I had mercy on thee?b34And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due.35So shall also my heavenly Father do unto you, if ye forgive not every one his brother from your hearts.
1Some ancient authorities omitagainst thee.
2Or,congregation.
3Or,seventy times and seven.
4Gr.bondservants.
5This talent was probably worth about $1200.
6Gr.bondservant.
7Or,loan.
8The word in the Greek denotes a coin worth about seventeen cents.
aParable of the Unforgiving Servant.
bThe king forgave the servant $1,200,000; the servant refused to forgive $17. We might say in round numbers, a million, and ten dollars.
1Gr.one scribe.
2Or,Teacher.
3Gr.lodging-places.