Jesus is either referring to saved or unsaved people. Matthew 18, new international version niv the bible app. His mother mary was pledged to be married to joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the holy spirit. These are all of the chapters of the book of matthew. Matthew 1, new international version niv the bible app. No matter how important they are to us, we must abandon any worldly attachments, friendships, and employments that will lead us into sin, or we will receive eternal judgment. Those who imagine that the narrative, which is here given by mark and luke, is different from that of matthew, are so clearly refuted by the passage itself, that there is no necessity for a lengthened debate. He is generally allowed to have written his gospel before any other of the evangelists. Matthew 18 king james bible kjv book of matthew bible. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Read all of matthew 18 in chapter 18 the great principles proper to the new order of things are made known to the disciples. The eyegatethe eyegate opens onto a broad avenue that leads directly to the soul. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three synoptic gospels.
It is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the f hell 3 of fire. Matthew 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the fhell3 of fire. A textual commentary on the gospel of matthew detailed textcritical discussion of the 300 most important variants of the greek text pdf, 438 pages. Jesus mentioned that there would be woe, distress, or grief for the world of mankind on account of those who.
Let us search a little into these sweet and precious instructions of the lord. It tells how israels messiah, rejected and executed in israel, pronounces judgement on israel and its leaders and becomes the salvation of the gentiles. The account of the call of matthew chapter 9, is followed by that of a meal taken by jesus in the company of publicans and sinners. Although the first gospel is anonymous, the early church fathers were unanimous in holding that matthew, one of the 12 apostles, was its author. Matthew 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Although all the gospel writers quote the ot, matthew includes nine proof texts unique to his gospel 1. And away be better cast causes enter eye eyes fiery fire for from gouge have hell if into is it life of one out pluck sin stumble than the. And if your eye causes you to stumble skandalizo, tear it out and throw it away. Its better to enter eternal life with only one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the. To show still further the reason why we should not despise christians, he introduced a parable showing the joy felt when a thing lost is found. This summary of the gospel of matthew provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of matthew. Matthew 9, new international version niv the bible app.
Matthew bible book with full chapters new international. Jesus is the fulfillment of the ot predictions of the messiah. In matthew 18 jesus teaches about humility and forgiveness. See that you do not despise one of these little ones. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of matthew in the bible new international version. Matthew with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. As do all four gospel accounts, matthew focuses on christs threeyear ministry and his death and resurrection. The heading of the first book of the new testament is in most manuscripts gospel according to matthew. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 1,383 views. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. Through it flow images that can kindle lust, stir up envy, and incite sinful pleasures. This is the genealogyor is an account of the origin of jesus the messiahor jesus christ. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god intended. And away be better cast causes enter eye eyes fiery fire for from gouge have hell if into is it life of one out pluck sin stumble than the throw thrown to two with you your. Matthew 18 qualities and attitudes of kingdom citizens. The book of matthew is a gospel that contains narrative history, genealogy, parables, sermons, and some prophetic oracles.
Matthew public domain audiobook at librivox various versions. The everysided development of all our faculties, the inferior, as well as the more elevated, is certainly to be regarded as the highest attainment, yet he who finds by experience that he cannot cultivate certain facultiesthe artistic for examplewithout injury. Truly i tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. It includes the parables of the lost sheep and the unforgiving servant which also refer to the kingdom of heaven. How is this explained in the context of non worksbased salvation. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than with two hands or two feet to be thrown into f the eternal fire. Chapter 18 of the gospel of matthew contains the fourth of the five discourses of matthew, also called the discourse on the church. Book of matthew matthew chapter 1 matthew chapter 2. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell. One valid translation of this passage says the meal took place at home. Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee.
A christians potential is so fabulous that he must do whatever he can to ensure it. There is only one good news of the great work that god had accomplished by his son, the lord jesus christ, but in his wisdom it needed four different men to make this news of salvation known to the world in written form. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire. The general theme of the discourse is the anticipation of a future community of followers, and the role of his apostles in leading it. The contents of this gospel, and the evidence of ancient writers, show that it was written primarily for the use of the jewish nation. Among the separatist community at qumran those who kept the dead sea scrolls, later discovered in the 20 th century there was a manual of discipline known as 1qs by scholars. Matthew 18 at the same time came the disciples unto jesus, saying, who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. A unique statement within the book of matthew provides internal evidence to its authorship. It is better for you to enter life with one eye, than having two eyes, to be cast into the fiery hell. Follow me, he told him, and matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 18 1 at that time the disciples came to jesus and asked, who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee. It was written by matthew levi, the disciple of christ around 4850 a. Matthew, surnamed levi, before his conversion was a publican, or taxgatherer under the romans at capernaum.
Matthew chapter 18 king james version kjv alexander. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. A recurring theme is the conflict between jesus and the religious leaders, culminating in his pronouncement of seven woes upon them ch. It is better for you to enter life with one eye, than to have two eyes and be cast into the fiery hell. Jesus mentioned that there would be woe, distress, or grief for the world of mankind on account of those who would cause stumbling or give offense. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. The word translated as hell here is gehenna, which refers to a valley outside jerusalem that was used as a garbage.
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