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Mat 28:20. Αὐτοὺς, them) The disciples had been instructed in order that they might instruct others.-τηρεῖν, to observe, to keep) as it becomes the baptized to do by virtue of faith, not merely as a legal performance. John often speaks thus. This verb deserves especial attention, from its occurrence in this solemn place.-ἐνετειλάμηυ, I have commanded) These commandments are to be found in Matthew 5; John 15 etc.-μεθʼ ὑμῶν, with you) even when you shall be scattered apart through the whole world. This promise belongs also to the whole Church, for our Lord adds, “even to the end of the world.”-πάσας τὰς ἡμέρας, always) literally, all the days, i.e., every single day. A continual presence, and one most actually present; see Mar 16:17; Mar 16:19-20.[1236]-ἝΩς Τῆς ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΊΑς ΤΟῦ ΑἸῶΝΟς, unto the end of the world) For then we shall be with the Lord [as He is even now with us]. [To Him, therefore, Reader, commit thyself, and remain in Him; so will it be best for thee in time and in eternity.-B. G. V.]1237]
[1236] Therefore the Christian Church will never entirely expire.-B. G. V.
[1237] Bengel, J. A. (1860). Vol. 1: Gnomon of the New Testament (M. E. Bengel & J. C. F. Steudel, Ed.) (J. Bandinel & A. R. Fausset, Trans.) (403-490). Edinburgh: T&T Clark.