In verses 8 and 9 we have one of the dualities or doublets in Matthew (5:29-30). Jesus repeated his pungent sayings many times. Instead of εις γεεν…

Verse 8,9. If thy hand, etc. (See the notes on Matthew 5:29-30).

The meaning of all these instances is the same. Temptations to sin…

If thy hand or thy foot offend thee — (See Notes on Matthew 5:29-30.) The disciples had heard these words before in the S…

Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! Wherefore if t…

Glossa Ordinaria: The Lord had said that it is better for the one who causes offense to have a millstone hung around his neck.…

Jesus now abandons denunciation of the world’s causing his disciples to stumble and tells his disciples they may prove to be not only victims but a…

Ver. 8, 9. Therefore if your hand or your foot
The same words are repeated here on occasion of offences, as are spok…

Considering the cunning and malice of Satan, and the weakness and depravity of human hearts, it is inevitable that offences will occur. God permits…

Above, the Lord showed the glory to come in His transfiguration; here He deals with the route for attaining that glory.