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A High-Level Attack
Commentators emphasize that these were not local critics. They were scribes and Pharisees 'from Jerusalem,' the center of religious power. Scholars describe them as a 'quasi-official deputation' or leaders from the 'headquarters of the conspiracy against Jesus,' sent to challenge His authority. This wasn't a casual question, but a calculated confrontation.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 15:1
18th Century
Theologian
MATTHEW CHAPTER 15
See also Mark 7:1-9.
Then came to Jesus, etc. Mark says, that they saw the disciples of Jesus eating with h…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 15:1
From Jerusalem (απο Ιεροσολυμων). Jerusalem is the headquarters of the conspiracy against Jesus with the Pharisees as the leaders …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 15:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
When our Lord was busiest, His enemies attacked Him. These ecclesiastics “of Jerusalem” were probably the elite of their group, and based on their …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 15:1
The Pharisees and teachers of the law mentioned here came from Jerusalem and were probably held in special esteem. But from Matthew’s perspective, …
John Calvin
On Matthew 15:1
16th Century
Theologian
Then scribes and Pharisees. As the fault corrected here is not only common but highly dangerous, this passage is particularly worthy of ou…
John Gill
On Matthew 15:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then came to Jesus Scribes and Pharisees
After he had performed so many miracles, particularly that of feeding fiv…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 15:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Additions to God's laws reflect upon His wisdom, as if He had left out something that was needed and that humans could supply; in one way or anothe…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 15:1–20
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord showed the power of His teaching under figures; now He shows its sufficiency. This is shown in two ways. Firstly, He shows that He …