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A Model of Obedience
Commentators unanimously highlight the disciples' immediate and unquestioning obedience. They didn't debate or hesitate, even when the command could have led to accusations of theft. Scholars like Spurgeon and Calvin present this as the ideal conduct for all followers of Christ: to simply and faithfully do as Jesus commands.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
This should be an accurate description of the conduct of all Christians. The disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. They did not question …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:6
The two disciples returned from their errand (v.6) and put their outer garments on the beasts—both animals were in the procession (v.7). Jesus sat …
John Calvin
On Matthew 21:6
16th Century
Theologian
And the disciples went It was just now remarked that the zeal and readiness of the disciples to obey are here mentioned with comm…
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John Gill
On Matthew 21:6
17th Century
Pastor
And the disciples went
The two disciples, as the Arabic version reads, to the village over against them; and, as Mar…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:1–11
17th Century
Minister
This coming of Christ was described by the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 9:9). When Christ would appear in his glory, it is in his meekn…
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 …