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A Living Object Lesson
Commentators note that Jesus didn't just give a verbal lecture. He used a powerful visual aid by calling a child to him. This action, described by one scholar as showing Jesus' "charming gentleness," was a sermon in itself. It created a memorable scene to impress upon the disciples—and all future believers—the central importance of what he was about to teach.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 18:2–3
18th Century
Theologian
Except you be converted. The word "converted" means changed, or turned. It means to change or turn from one habit of life, or set…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 18:2
Called to him (προσκαλεσαμενος). Indirect middle voice aorist participle. It may even be Peter's "little child" (παιδιον) as it wa…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 18:2
19th Century
Preacher
He did not answer them with words alone, but made His teaching more impressive by an act. He called a little child unto him. The child cam…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 18:2
This fourth discourse, like the previous three, is bracketed by remarks suggesting that it was delivered on the occasion specified (7:28–29). When …
John Calvin
On Matthew 18:2
16th Century
Theologian
And Jesus called a child to him. The general meaning is that those who desire to obtain greatness by rising above their brothers will be s…
John Gill
On Matthew 18:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus called a little child to him. One, very likely, that was in the house, and might belong to the master of it, an…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 18:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Christ spoke many words of his sufferings, but only one of his glory; yet the disciples focus on that, and overlook the others. Many love to hear a…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 18:1–11
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord showed the glory to come in His transfiguration; here He deals with the route for attaining that glory.
This is divided into…