Doubt not (μη διακριθητε). First aorist passive subjunctive, second-class condition. To be divided in mind, to waver, to doubt, th…

Jesus answered and said, etc. Jesus used this occasion to establish their faith in God (Mark 11:22). He told them that any dif…

If you have faith, and doubt not — The promise, in its very form, excludes a literal fulfillment. The phrase to “remove mountains” (as in …

To the first disciples, the power of absolutely working miracles was given by our Lord and given in connection with a simple, unwavering confidence…

Pseudo-Chrysostom: A wicked person is better overcome by yielding to him than by arguing with him, for wickedness is no…

Verse 20 may be read as either a question or an exclamation. The substance of Jesus’ response has already been given in 17:20 (see comment). Here, …

And Jesus answering. The use of the miracle is further extended by Christ, in order to stir His disciples to faith and confidence. Accordi…

Jesus answered and said to them
His disciples wondering at his power, in causing the fig tree to wither so suddenly:…

This cursing of the barren fig-tree represents the state of hypocrites in general. It teaches us that Christ looks for the power of religion in tho…

Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:

1. In the first part, he relates Christ’s entrance into the world …