In a cellar (εις κρυπτην). A crypt (same word) or hidden place from κρυπτω, to hide. Late and rare word and here only in the N.T. …

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, ...—See Note on Matthew 5:15. Here also it seems, on the whole, more probable that…

If your religion is irreligion, if your hope is a false one, if your highest aspirations are untrue, what is your position in the sight of God? Whe…

St. Cyril of Alexandria: The Jews said that our Lord performed His miracles not to inspire faith—that is, so they might believ…

Hearing Jesus’ message lays a responsibility on the hearer. The metaphors of light, signs, and judgment (cf. vv.29–32) are akin to what we have in …

No man when he has lighted a candle These words are often repeated by Christ on different occasions, (See Gill on Mat…

Christ promised that one more sign would be given, namely, the sign of Jonah the prophet, which is explained in Matthew as meaning the resurrection…