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Knowledge Isn't Enough
Herod gathered the top religious experts, who correctly identified Bethlehem from prophecy. Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin note the irony: these experts had the right answer but lacked any faith or desire to seek the King themselves. This is a powerful warning that biblical knowledge without a heart transformed by God is spiritually useless.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:4
18th Century
Theologian
The Chief Priests. By the chief priests here are meant not only the high priest and his deputy, but also the heads or chiefs of t…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 2:4
He inquired of them where the Christ should be born (επυνθανετο παρ' αυτων που ο Χριστος γεννατα). The prophetic present (γεννατα)…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:4–6
19th Century
Preacher
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they sa…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:4
All the chief priests and teachers of the law (i.e., those who served as leaders of the Jews) who were living in Jerusalem were quickly consulted. …
John Calvin
On Matthew 2:4
16th Century
Theologian
Having assembled the priests—Although deep silence prevailed concerning Christ in Herod's Hall, yet, as soon as the Magi spoke of…
John Gill
On Matthew 2:4
17th Century
Pastor
And when he has gathered all the chief priests
Here we have an account of Herod's conduct at this juncture; he calls…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 2:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Those who live at the greatest distance from the means of grace often use the most diligence, and learn the most about Christ and His salvation. Bu…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 2:3–8
13th Century
Philosopher
Christ’s birth having been announced by the Wise Men, King Herod here inquires about the place of the birth. Three things are presented:
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