Chapter 14:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Matthew Luke
Mark 14
Concise Complete
Christ anointed at Bethany. (1-11) The
passover, Jesus declares that Judas would betray him. (12-21) The
Lord's supper instituted. (22-31) Christ's agony in the garden. (32-42)
He is betrayed and taken. (43-52) Christ before the high priest.
(53-65) Peter denies Christ. (66-72)
Verses 1-11
Did Christ pour out his soul unto death for us, and shall we
think any thing too precious for him? Do we give him the precious
ointment of our best affections? Let us love him with all the
heart, though it is common for zeal and affection to be
misunderstood and blamed; and remember that charity to the poor
will not excuse any from particular acts of piety to the Lord
Jesus. Christ commended this woman's pious attention to the
notice of believers in all ages. Those who honour Christ he will
honour. Covetousness was Judas' master lust, and that betrayed
him to the sin of betraying his Master; the devil suited his
temptation to that, and so conquered him. And see what wicked
contrivances many have in their sinful pursuits; but what appears
to forward their plans, will prove curses in the end.
Verses
12-21 Nothing could be less the result of human foresight
than the events here related. But our Lord knows all things about
us before they come to pass. If we admit him, he will dwell in
our hearts. The Son of man goes, as it is written of him, as a
lamb to the slaughter; but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!
God's permitting the sins of men, and bringing glory to himself
out of them, does not oblige them to sin; nor will this be any
excuse for their guilt, or lessen their punishment.
Verses
22-31 The Lord's supper is food for the soul, therefore a
very little of that which is for the body, as much as will serve
for a sign, is enough. It was instituted by the example and the
practice of our Master, to remain in force till his second coming.
It was instituted with blessing and giving of thanks, to be a
memorial of Christ's death. Frequent mention is made of his
precious blood, as the price of our redemption. How comfortable
is this to poor repenting sinners, that the blood of Christ is
shed for many! If for many, why not for me? It was a sign of the
conveyance of the benefits purchased for us by his death. Apply
the doctrine of Christ crucified to yourselves; let it be meat
and drink to your souls, strengthening and refreshing your
spiritual life. It was to be an earnest and foretaste of the
happiness of heaven, and thereby to put us out of taste for the
pleasures and delights of sense. Every one that has tasted
spiritual delights, straightway desires eternal ones. Though the
great Shepherd passed through his sufferings without one false
step, yet his followers often have been scattered by the small
measure of sufferings allotted to them. How very apt we are to
think well of ourselves, and to trust our own hearts! It was ill
done of Peter thus to answer his Master, and not with fear and
trembling. Lord, give me grace to keep me from denying thee.
Verses
32-42 Christ's sufferings began with the sorest of all, those
in his soul. He began to be sorely amazed; words not used in St.
Matthew, but very full of meaning. The terrors of God set
themselves in array against him, and he allowed him to
contemplate them. Never was sorrow like unto his at this time.
Now he was made a curse for us; the curses of the law were laid
upon him as our Surety. He now tasted death, in all the
bitterness of it. This was that fear of which the apostle speaks,
the natural fear of pain and death, at which human nature
startles. Can we ever entertain favourable, or even slight
thoughts of sin, when we see the painful sufferings which sin,
though but reckoned to him, brought on the Lord Jesus? Shall that
sit light upon our souls, which sat so heavy upon his? Was Christ
in such agony for our sins, and shall we never be in agony about
them? How should we look upon Him whom we have pierced, and mourn!
It becomes us to be exceedingly sorrowful for sin, because He was
so, and never to mock at it. Christ, as Man, pleaded, that, if it
were possible, his sufferings might pass from him. As Mediator,
he submitted to the will of God, saying, Nevertheless, not what I
will, but what thou wilt; I bid it welcome. See how the sinful
weakness of Christ's disciples returns, and overpowers them. What
heavy clogs these bodies of ours are to our souls! But when we
see trouble at the door, we should get ready for it. Alas, even
believers often look at the Redeemer's sufferings in a drowsy
manner, and instead of being ready to die with Christ, they are
not even prepared to watch with him one hour.
Verses
43-52 Because Christ appeared not as a temporal prince, but
preached repentance, reformation, and a holy life, and directed
men's thoughts, and affections, and aims to another world,
therefore the Jewish rulers sought to destroy him. Peter wounded
one of the band. It is easier to fight for Christ than to die for
him. But there is a great difference between faulty disciples and
hypocrites. The latter rashly and without thought call Christ
Master, and express great affection for him, yet betray him to
his enemies. Thus they hasten their own destruction.
Verses
53-65 We have here Christ's condemnation before the great
council of the Jews. Peter followed; but the high priest's fire-side
was no proper place, nor his servants proper company, for Peter:
it was an entrance into temptation. Great diligence was used to
procure false witnesses against Jesus, yet their testimony was
not equal to the charge of a capital crime, by the utmost stretch
of their law. He was asked, Art thou the Son of the Blessed? that
is, the Son of God. For the proof of his being the Son of God, he
refers to his second coming. In these outrages we have proofs of
man's enmity to God, and of God's free and unspeakable love to
man.
Verses
66-72 Peter's denying Christ began by keeping at a distance
from him. Those that are shy of godliness, are far in the way to
deny Christ. Those who think it dangerous to be in company with
Christ's disciples, because thence they may be drawn in to suffer
for him, will find it much more dangerous to be in company with
his enemies, because there they may be drawn in to sin against
him. When Christ was admired and flocked after, Peter readily
owned him; but will own no relation to him now he is deserted and
despised. Yet observe, Peter's repentance was very speedy. Let
him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall; and let him
that has fallen think of these things, and of his own offences,
and return to the Lord with weeping and supplication, seeking
forgiveness, and to be raised up by the Holy Spirit.
Chapter 14:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Johnson
| Lightfoot
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| McGarvey Pendleton
| McGee
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Matthew Luke
Genesis
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