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The Father's Protective Will
Commentators emphasize this verse as a profound declaration of God's will. It's not just a wish, but a sovereign purpose that none of His 'little ones' (believers) should perish. Scholars like John Gill note this is the ultimate security for the Christian, rooted in God's unchangeable decree to save and preserve His children, providing immense assurance.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 18:12–14
18th Century
Theologian
To show even further the reason why we should not despise them, he introduced a parable showing the joy felt when a lost thing is found. A man rejo…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 18:14
The will of your Father (θελημα εμπροσθεν). Observe that Westcott and Hort read μου here rather than υμων after B Sahidic Coptic. …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 18:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
Nor shall they. Christ has come so that He may send them out, and find them out He will; and having a hundred, whom His Father gave Him, He will no…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 18:14
Jesus drives the lesson home: the heavenly Father is unwilling for any of “these little ones” (see comment on vv.3–6) to be lost. If that is his wi…
John Gill
On Matthew 18:14
17th Century
Pastor
Even so it is not the will of your father which is in
heaven
This is the accommodation, or application of…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 18:7–14
17th Century
Minister
Considering the cunning and malice of Satan, and the weakness and depravity of human hearts, it is inevitable that offences will occur. God permits…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 18:12–22
13th Century
Philosopher
Here a parable is presented. Firstly, the careful search is described; and secondly, the joy of having found the sheep is described. Therefore, He …