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Commentary Index | Return to PrayerRequest.comJamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Matthew 6:2 - 6:2
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Mat 6:2-4. Almsgiving.
Therefore, when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee - The expression is to be taken figuratively for blazoning it. Hence our expression to “trumpet.”
as the hypocrites do - This word - of such frequent occurrence in Scripture, signifying primarily “one who acts a part” - denotes one who either pretends to be what he is not (as here), or dissembles what he really is (as in Luk 12:1, Luk 12:2).
in the synagogues and in the streets - the places of religious and secular resort.
that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you - In such august expressions, it is the Lawgiver and Judge Himself that we hear speaking to us.
They have their reward - All they wanted was human applause, and they have it - and with it, all they will ever get.