Matthew Henry Commentary Isaiah 60:9-14

"Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, for the name of Jehovah thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee. And foreigners shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favor have I had mercy on thee. Thy gates also shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive. For that nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted. The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir-tree, the pine, and the box-tree together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious. And the sons of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee The city of Jehovah, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel." — Isaiah 60:9-14 (ASV)

God will be very gracious. We must begin with His promise; from it all mercies arise.

Many will be brought into the church, even from distant countries. Christ is always ready to receive all who come to Him; and the gate of mercy is always open, night and day.

All who are connected to the church will be made useful to it. But those who will not be subject to Christ's golden scepter, to His Word and Spirit, who will not be kept in by the laws and rules of His family, will be broken in pieces by His iron rod.

The distinctive advantages of every nation, and of people of every kind, will join to beautify the church of Christ. We must understand this to be accomplished in the beauties of holiness, and the graces and comforts of the Spirit, with which gospel ordinances are adorned and enriched.

Blessed be His name, the gates of Zion are ever open to returning sinners.