What reward have you?, The word reward seems to be used in the sense of deserving of praise, or reward. If you only love…

The publicans—An account of the “publicans” of our Lord’s time will find a more fitting place in the notes on Matthew 9:9. Here, i…

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 …

Do not even the publicans the same? In the same sense, Luke calls them sinners, that is, wicked and unprincipled men. Not that th…

For if you love them who love you
That is, if you only love such that love you; for that such who love should be lov…

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…