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Fear of Man vs. Faithfulness
Commentators note the disciples' genuine fear. They valued the opinion of the powerful Pharisees and worried about the consequences of offending them. This contrasts sharply with Jesus, who was unconcerned with offending religious leaders when proclaiming divine truth, reminding believers not to prioritize human approval over faithfulness to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 15:12
18th Century
Theologian
The Pharisees were offended. They were so zealous for their traditions that they could not endure that their absurdities should be exposed…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 15:12
Were offended (εσκανδαλισθησαν). First aorist passive. "Were caused to stumble," "have taken offence" (Moffatt), "have turned agai…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 15:1–14
19th Century
Preacher
Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for the…
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John Gill
On Matthew 15:12
17th Century
Pastor
Then came his disciples, and said to him
That is, after he had dismissed the people, and was come into a private hou…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 15:10–20
17th Century
Minister
Christ shows that the defilement they should fear was not from what entered their mouths as food, but from what came out of their mouths, which sho…
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 …