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A Major Turning Point
Commentators unanimously see John the Baptist as a pivotal figure marking the end of one era and the beginning of another. All the Old Testament Scriptures ('the Law and the Prophets') were looking forward to the Messiah. With John's arrival and his announcement of Jesus, that period of anticipation concluded, and the era of fulfillment began.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:13
18th Century
Theologian
All the prophets, etc. This verse means that John introduced a new dispensation; and that the old one—in which the prophets and t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:13
19th Century
Preacher
God did not leave Himself without witness all along. John ended the chain of foreseers and foretellers, and now the Lord Himself appears. Our Lord …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:13
In view of the preceding, “until John” means up to and including John. John the Baptist belongs to the last stage of the divine economy before the …
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John Calvin
On Matthew 11:13
16th Century
Theologian
All the Prophets and the Law itself Prophesied. The word prophesied is emphatic; for the Law and the Prophets did not pr…
John Gill
On Matthew 11:13
17th Century
Pastor
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John .
These words are to be considered in connection with ([Refer…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:7–15
17th Century
Minister
What Christ said concerning John was not only for his praise but for the people's profit. Those who attend to the word will be called to give an ac…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 11:1–15
13th Century
Philosopher
After saying these things, the Lord passed from there to teach and preach, and this was for three reasons.
- So that what He had said by…