That you may be the children of your Father. In Greek, the sons of your Father. The word son has a variety of meanings (see Barne…

That you may be—literally, and with far fuller meaning, that you may become. We cannot become like God in power or wisdom…

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them tha…

Glossa Ordinaria: The Lord has taught above that we must not resist one who injures us, but must be ready even to suffer more.…

Jesus allowed no casuistry. The real direction indicated by the law is love, rich and costly, and extended even to enemies. Many take the verb and …

That you may be the children of your Father who is in heaven. When He expressly declares that no one will be a child of God unless he …

That you may be the children of your father

The Jewish teachers understood “neighbor” to mean only those who were of their own country, nation, and religion, whom they regarded as their frien…

You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor. Above, the Lord fulfilled the Law concerning permi iv…