Online Resource Library
Commentary Index | Return to PrayerRequest.com | DownloadJohn Bengel Commentary - Matthew 12:8 - 12:8
(Show All Books | Show All Chapters)
This Chapter Verse Commentaries:
Mat 12:8. Κύριος, Lord) The innocence and liberty of the disciples is guaranteed by the majesty of Christ, and the authority[554] of the Son of Man manifests itself in mercy.-σαββάτου, of the Sabbath) The Lord of the Temple, and of all things else, is undoubtedly the Lord of the Sabbath; nor has He merely that right which David had.[555]
[554] “Dominatio”-domination, lordship. There is a play on the words dominus (lord) and dominatio, which cannot be preserved in English. It might be expressed by sovereign and sovereignty.-(I. B.)
[555] Mat 12:9. Καὶ) This was eight days after those things which have been just mentioned (V. g.), and eight days before the Passover. In this brief interval very many events happened of the greatest moment. The people were now getting ready for the feast. Hence a large (abundant) opportunity of doing good presented itself to the Saviour.-Harm., p. 309.