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More Than Wishful Thinking
Commentators clarify that the 'believing' Jesus speaks of is not about forcing yourself to accept something. Rather, it is a deep, genuine trust in God that is aligned with His will. As the Expositor's Bible Commentary notes, true belief involves 'obedience to and discernment of his will,' meaning faith works in harmony with what God desires.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:22
18th Century
Theologian
And all things, etc. He adds an encouragement for them to pray, assuring them that they would have all things that they asked. This
AT Robertson
On Matthew 21:22
Believing (πιστευοντες). This is the point of the parable of the mountain, "faith in the efficacy of prayer" (Plummer).
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:22
19th Century
Preacher
This gives us a grand checkbook on the Bank of Faith, which we may use freely. How wide are the terms, all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in p…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:22
Verse 20 may be read as either a question or an exclamation. The substance of Jesus’ response has already been given in 17:20 (see comment). Here, …
John Gill
On Matthew 21:22
17th Century
Pastor
And all things whatsoever
Not only miracles, but any other thing which may be for the honour of God, the interest of…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:18–22
17th Century
Minister
This cursing of the barren fig-tree represents the state of hypocrites in general. It teaches us that Christ looks for the power of religion in tho…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 21:1–22
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:
- In the first part, he relates Christ’s entrance into the world …