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A Metaphor for Radical Action
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus is not commanding literal self-mutilation. He uses extreme, figurative language (hyperbole) to teach a vital lesson: we must take sin with absolute seriousness. The call is to take radical, decisive, and even painful action to remove anything from our lives that causes us to sin, because protecting our soul is infinitely more important than any earthly comfort or possession.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 5:29
18th Century
Theologian
Your right eye. The Hebrews, like others, were accustomed to represent the affections of the mind by the members or parts of the body ([Re…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 5:29
Causeth thee to stumble (σκανδαλιζε σε). This is far better than the Authorized Version "Offend thee." Braid Scots h…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 5:29
19th Century
Preacher
And if your right eye offends you, pluck it out, and cast it from you: for it is profitable for you that one of your members should perish, and…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 5:29
The radical treatment of parts of the body that cause one to sin has led some (notoriously the church father Origen) to castrate themselves. But th…
John Calvin
On Matthew 5:29
16th Century
Theologian
If your right eye is a stumbling block to you. It might be thought that, considering the weakness of the flesh and of nature, Christ press…
John Gill
On Matthew 5:29
17th Century
Pastor
And if your right eye offend you
Or "cause you to offend", to stumble, and fall into sin. Our Lord has no regard her…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 5:27–32
17th Century
Minister
Victory over the desires of the heart must be accompanied by painful exertions. But it must be done.
Everything is bestowed to save us from …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 5:27–30
13th Century
Philosopher
You have heard that it was said to them of old: You shall not commit adultery. Above, the Lord fulfilled the Law regardin…