Providing a Message of Hope, to the Hopeless
Providing a Message of Hope, to the Hopeless
Matthew Henry Commentary: 23-27 Verse 1 Sin makes men cowards. Whatever difficulties the righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted. Verse 2 National sins disturb the public repose. Verse 3 If needy persons get opportunities of oppressing, their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy. Verse 4 Wicked people strengthen one another in wicked ways. Verse 5 If a man seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he understands much, and it is a good means of understanding more. Verse 6 An honest, godly, poor man, is better than a wicked, ungodly, rich man; has more comfort in himself, and is a greater blessing to the world. Verse 7 Companions of riotous men not only grieve their parents, but shame them. Verse 8 That which is ill got, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified. Verse 9 The sinner at whose prayers God is angry, is one who obstinately refuses to obey God|s commands. Verse 10 The success of ungodly men is their own misery. Verse 11 Rich men are so flattered, that they think themselves superior to others. Verse 12 There is glory in the land when the righteous have liberty. Verse 13 It is folly to indulge sin, and excuse it. He who covers his sins, shall not have any true peace. He who humbly confesses his sins, with true repentance and faith, shall find mercy from God. The Son of God is our great atonement. Under a deep sense of our guilt and danger, we may claim salvation from that mercy which reigns through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord. Verse 14 There is a fear which causes happiness. Faith and love will deliver from the fear of eternal misery; but we should always fear offending God, and fear sinning against him. Verse 15 A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging bear. Verse 16 Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult their own honour, ease, and safety. Verse 17 The murderer shall be haunted with terrors. None shall desire to save him from deserved punishment, nor pity him. Verse 18 Uprightness will give men holy security in the worst times; but the false and dishonest are never safe. Verse 19 Those who are diligent, take the way to live comfortably. Verse 20 The true way to be happy, is to be holy and honest; not to raise an estate suddenly, without regard to right or wrong. Verse 21 Judgment is perverted, when any thing but pure right is considered. Verse 22 He that hastens to be rich, never seriously thinks how quickly God may take his wealth from him, and leave him in poverty. Verse 23 Upon reflection, most will have a better opinion of a faithful reprover than of a soothing flatterer. Verse 24 Here is the wickedness of those who think it no sin to rob their parents, by wheedling them or threatening them, or by wasting what they have, and running into debt. Verse 25 Those make themselves always easy, that live in continual dependence upon God and his grace, and live by faith. Verse 26 A fool trusts to his own strength, merit, and righteousness. And trusts to his own heart, which is not only deceitful above all things, but which has often deceived him. Verse 27 A selfish man not only will not look out for objects of compassion, but will look off from those that call for his attention. Verse 28 When power is put into the hands of the wicked, wise men decline public business. If the reader will go diligently over this and the other chapters, in many places where at first he may suppose there is least of Christ, still he will find what will lead to him.
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Matthew Henry Commentary: 23-27 Verse 1 If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ. Verse 2 The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked. Verse 3 Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts. Verse 4 The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true judgment to the people. Verse 5 Flatterers put men off their guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct. Verse 6 Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety. Verse 7 This verse is applicable to compassion for the distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by the wicked. Verse 8 The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God. Verse 9 If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done. Verse 10 Christ told his disciples that they should be hated of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do any thing for their salvation. Verse 11 He is a fool who tells every thing he knows, and can keep no counsel. Verse 12 One who loves flatterers, and hearkens to slanderers, causes his servants to become liars and false accusers. Verse 13 Some are poor, others have a great deal of deceitful riches. They meet in the business of this world; the Lord gives to both the comforts of this life. To some of both sorts he gives his grace. Verse 14 The rich will look to themselves, but the poor and needy the prince must defend and plead for. Verse 15 Parents must consider the benefit of due correction, and the mischief of undue indulgence. Verse 16 Let not the righteous have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of sin and sinners, but let them wait with patience. Verse 17 Children must not be suffered to go without rebuke when they do amiss. Verse 18 How bare does a place look without Bibles and ministers! and what an easy prey is it to the enemy of souls! That gospel is an open vision, which holds forth Christ, which humbles the sinner and exalts the Saviour, which promotes holiness in the life and conversation: and these are precious truths to keep the soul alive, and prevent it from perishing. Verse 19 Here is an unprofitable, slothful, wicked servant; one that serves not from conscience, or love, but from fear. Verse 20 When a man is self-conceited, rash, and given to wrangling, there is more hope of the ignorant and profligate. Verse 21 Good usage to a servant does not mean indulgence, which would ruin even a child. The body is a servant to the soul; those that humour it, and are over-tender of it, will find it forget its place. Verse 22 An angry, passionate disposition makes men provoking to one another, and provoking to God. Verse 23 Only those who humble themselves shall be exalted and established. Verse 24 The receiver is as bad as the thief. Verse 25 Many are ashamed to own Christ now; and he will not own them in the day of judgment. But he that trusts in the Lord will be saved from this snare. Verse 26 The wisest course is, to look to God, and seek the favour of the Ruler of rulers; for every creature is that to us which God makes it to be. Verse 27 The just man abhors the sins of the wicked, and shuns their company. Christ exposed the wickedness of men, yet prayed for the wicked when they were crucifying him. Hatred to sin in ourselves and others, is a needful branch of the Christian temper. But all that are unholy, have rooted hatred to godliness.
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Matthew Henry Commentary: 0-999 Chapter Outline An exhortation to holiness, and the whole church entreated to bear affection to the apostle. (1-4) He rejoiced in their sorrowing to repentance. (5-11) And in the comfort they and Titus had together. (12-16)
Matthew Henry Commentary: 1-4 The promises of God are strong reasons for us to follow after holiness; we must cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit. If we hope in God as our Father, we must seek to be holy as he is holy, and perfect as our Father in heaven. His grace, by the influences of his Spirit, alone can purify, but holiness should be the object of our constant prayers. If the ministers of the gospel are thought contemptible, there is danger lest the gospel itself be despised also; and though ministers must flatter none, yet they must be gentle towards all. Ministers may look for esteem and favour, when they can safely appeal to the people, that they have corrupted no man by false doctrines or flattering speeches; that they have defrauded no man; nor sought to promote their own interests so as to hurt any. It was affection to them made the apostle speak so freely to them, and caused him to glory of them, in all places, and upon all occasions.
Matthew Henry Commentary: 5-11 There were fightings without, or continual contentions with, and opposition from Jews and Gentiles; and there were fears within, and great concern for such as had embraced the Christian faith. But God comforts those who are cast down. We should look above and beyond all means and instruments, to God, as the author of all the consolation and good we enjoy. Sorrow according to the will of God, tending to the glory of God, and wrought by the Spirit of God, renders the heart humble, contrite, submissive, disposed to mortify every sin, and to walk in newness of life. And this repentance is connected with saving faith in Christ, and an interest in his atonement. There is a great difference between this sorrow of a godly sort, and the sorrow of the world. The happy fruits of true repentance are mentioned. Where the heart is changed, the life and actions will be changed. It wrought indignation at sin, at themselves, at the tempter and his instruments. It wrought a fear of watchfulness, and a cautious fear of sin. It wrought desire to be reconciled with God. It wrought zeal for duty, and against sin. It wrought revenge against sin and their own folly, by endeavours to make satisfaction for injuries done thereby. Deep humility before God, hatred of all sin, with faith in Christ, a new heart and a new life, make repentance unto salvation. May the Lord bestow it on every one of us.
Matthew Henry Commentary: 12-16 The apostle was not disappointed concerning them, which he signified to Titus; and he could with joy declare the confidence he had in them for the time to come. Here see the duties of a pastor and of his flock; the latter must lighten the troubles of the pastoral office, by respect and obedience; the former make a due return by his care of them, and cherish the flock by testimonies of satisfaction, joy, and tenderness.
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