John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 18:10 - 18:10

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John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 18:10 - 18:10


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Mat 18:10. Μὴ καταφρονήσατε do not despise) They appear to have done so from Mat 18:1-2. The adult frequently exhibit pride towards “little ones” by whose appearance they are reminded of their origin: whence it comes to pass, that they hold them of no account, and pay them no reverence.[813] He despises them who corrupts or neglects to edify them.-οἱ ἄγγελοι, the angels) whom you ought not to offend, but imitate, in this very care for the “little ones.”-αὐτῶν, of them) The angels take care of the “little ones,” both in body and soul; and so much the more, the less that they are able to protect themselves. Grown-up men have also their guardian angels. but vet they are in some sort left more to themselves.-βλέπουσι, see) as attendants. And this concerns not only the dignity, but also the safety of the “little ones.” Their function is twofold; see Heb 1:14.-τὸ πρόσωπον, the face) See Exo 33:14-20, and Num 6:25-26.

[813] See Gnomon on Mat 18:6. voc. σκανδαλίσῃ, and footnote.-(I. B.)