But we must beware of reading this too literally, for Satan is thrown in there and Satan is a spirit being. Full as his Epistle is of our Lord’s words from this Gospel, it is hardly to be doubted that in εἷς ἐστιν ὁ νομοθέτης καὶ κριτής, ὁ δυνάμενος σῶσαι καὶ ἀπολέσαι, he has this very verse before him. Man causes the loss of life, but he cannot kill: i.e. "Commentary on Matthew 10:28". The connection is as follows: He who publicly preaches hidden truth, him the world afflicts: he who fears God, ought to fear nothing except Him: he who does not fear God, fears everything except Him: see 1 Peter 3:14-15 . But rather fear him who is able, etc. 1871-8. permission, is to kill the body; but he is able to "destroy", The meaning of that designation is unclear (see note on Lk 6:15). Bruce thinks that the devil as the tempter is here meant, not God as the judge, but surely he is wrong. Καὶ μὴ φοβηθῆτε , κ . 1. That human nature is made up of body and soul. Destroy both soul and body in hell (και πσυχην και σωμα απολεσαι εν γεεννηι — kai psuchēn kai sōma apolesai en geennēi). [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Jesus is presenting three illustrations to answer one question: Why don't your disciples fast, as did the Pharisees and the disciples of John the Baptist (Matthew 9:14)? "Commentary on Matthew 10:28". As the light of the world (John 8:12) He has spoken to them in the darkness, so that they might be filled with light (Matthew 6:22). BibliographyIce, Rhoderick D. "Commentary on Matthew 10:28". Copyright StatementJames Burton Coffman Commentaries reproduced by permission of Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. She is a protestant, and believes that there is no Biblical statement that says all souls will live eternally, only those that go to heaven. Psalms 3:6; Psalms 27:1. kill. If it were so then it would seem (and I say it reverently) that God has then surely ceased to be God). PREVIEW: In Matthew 10, Jesus called 12 of His disciples to be apostles, instructing and sending them to preach to the lost sheep of Israel. Can there really be anything that God cannot destroy? 2012. 28. ἀποκτεννόντων. are not so to be feared and dreaded by them, as to discourage and BibliographyCoke, Thomas. In his book on Immortality Plato regularly used this verb ‘to destroy’ in order to signify final death resulting in total lack of consciousness and being (he clearly did not feel that any other Greek verb quite conveyed this idea). Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 59. Lange also, in the Leben Jesu, ii. Copyright � Broadman Press 1932,33, Renewal 1960. Deuteronomy 1:29; Deuteronomy 5:5. Matthew 10:29 introduces, immediately after the command to ‘fear’ God, a tender description of His care, to call forth childlike trust. Broadman Press 1932,33. The only place where more detail is given in is Revelation. Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". BibliographyScofield, C. I. To destroy both soul and body in hell. 1765. BibliographyAlford, Henry. That human nature is made up of body and soul. The word in the Greek is {Gehenna,} not {hades}. says, "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Proud member https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cal/matthew-10.html. BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. "him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell" as a reference to Satan. 1896. See Eustathius.— τὸν δυνάμενον, Him who is able(493)) and that too with the highest ability and authority (see Luke 12:5), that is, GOD see James 4:12.— καὶ ψυχὴν καὶ σῶμα, both soul and body) the two essential parts of man.— ἀπολέσαι, to destroy, to ruin) It is not said to kill: the soul is immortal.— ἐν γεέννῃ, in hell) It is not easy to preach the truth; and to none are severer precepts given than to the ministers of the Word, as is evident from the epistles to Timothy and Titus. Only God can do that. "Commentary on Matthew 10:28". 8). only, but solely; and in some versions that word is left out, as The good that may be extracted out of such miseries as are inflicted by men is often greater than the evil that is endured by them. But when they persecute you in this city Or any city into which they went, and preached the Gospel; and would not suffer them to go on in their work, they were not to desist, but to go elsewhere, where they might hope for a better reception, and a longer continuance, and so of doing more good: "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". capable of doing, even by divine permission, when they are BibliographyBullinger, Ethelbert William. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." 28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Apologetics. But that is apparently in contrast with the unrighteous who are thrown into it dead (compare the similar contrast in Revelation 19:20-21), and are not said to be punished for ever and ever. 2. St Paul’s sufferings reached no further than to his flesh, Colossians 1:24; his soul was untouched, he possessed that in patience amidst all outward perturbations. 358-63).He alleged that Christ was wrong in his prediction.The theory is based upon no substantial evidence, is an insult to the Son of God, and reflects a complete abandonment of respect for the inspiration of the Scriptures.It is rejected without further notice. 1870. BibliographyCalvin, John. Matthew 10:27-28. This passage proves that the bodies of the wicked will be raised up to be punished forever. 5. It seems to me at variance with the connexion of the discourse, and with the universal tone of Scripture regarding Satan. and Apocrypha; the only other instance in the New Testament is Luke 12:4; not found in classical writers at all, though they use φόβος ἀπό (Xen. And this kind of fear is not only lawful, but also laudable. Walvoord took "him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell" as a reference to Satan. et Alex.) Jesus has empowered his disciples and has given specific instructions to them. "Commentary on Matthew 10:28". That the body may be destroyed, while the soul remains uninjured. Observe here the following particulars,1. For they are to face up to final consequences, and therefore not be afraid. As the former clause expresses the immortality of the soul, this supposes the resurrection of the body; for how otherwise should it be destroyed, or punished with the soul in hell? {b} αποκτειναι με δυναται ο νερων, βλαψαι δε ου. Indeed rather you should fear the Onebeing able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’. But the everlastingness depends on the everlastingness of the lives of the righteous. "E.W. Let them therefore be in awe of Him, the One Who can destroy both body and inner being in Gehenna. 4 Jesus answered, 'Go back and tell John what you hear and see;. (Of course those who believe in an ‘eternal soul’ thateven God cannot destroywill already have made up their minds. "Commentary on Matthew 10:28". Matthew 5:29. Whatever metaphor was employed, Christ left no doubt of the reality and dreadful nature of that punishment. Furthermore while Matthew 25:46 speaks of ‘eternal punishment’ that is in contrast to ‘eternal life’ and could thus tie in with Plato’s concept. The similar passage, James 4:12, even in the absence of other considerations, would be decisive. And fear not them which kill the body. which is immortal, and cannot be touched by the sword, by fire Once that is restored, Jesus' statement becomes clear. We therefore practice it every day, so that we may develop a deep and genuine love for it, and so that we may grow in the surpassing knowledge of Christ. 6. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” Explanation and Commentary of Matthew 10:16. Matthew 5:48, the sentence that closes the above biblical passage, is brief and riveting. 1863-1878. Hello! But are not able to kill the soul] As they would do fain, if it were in their power. Such holy ‘fear’ is not carnal fear, but sets us free from that. Those who slay with acts of cruelty, alluding probably to the cruelties which persecutors should exercise on his followers in their martyrdom. 1871-8. "Commentary on Matthew 10:28". But they are enjoined to possess a superiority to fear of these corporeal injuries. Matthew 10:28. τὸν δυνάμενον … ἀπολέσαι. their own wicked hearts, can put them upon, or is in the power of our fear and dread; though the argument seems to be formed from Thraseds, apud Dion. divert them from the performance of their important work and In Jewish tradition, as in other Greek works (not all followed Plato), there were suggestions of eternal (or ‘age long’) punishment (e.g. What strange blindness is it to expose our souls to endless ruin, which should enjoy God eternally; and to save and pamper the body, by which we enjoy nothing but the creatures, and them only for a moment! The words of the text pregnant with great truths. ‘And they have no rest day or night’ (or more strictly ‘they are unceasing ones day and night’) is a translation that assumes what it wants to prove. Perhaps we should consider that the wisest course is to teach what the Scriptures positively say and leave such matters to Him. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ebc/matthew-10.html. Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/pnt/matthew-10.html. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Sacred Scripture. What do these words mean? See also Matthew 13:43; Luke 14:35; and compare Mark 4:18; Mark 4:20; Mark 4:24; Luke 8:18). to purchase an everlasting death? Greek. Well, we saw last time the example of the Jews – especiallyof the Pharisees and scribes – and God’s invitation to them. Philip Schaff (New York: Christian Literature Company, 1888), 306. That the neglect of the duty exposes both body and soul to destruction. . The connection is as follows: He who publicly preaches hidden truth, him the world afflicts: he who fears God, ought to fear nothing except Him: he who does not fear God, fears everything except Him: see 1 Peter 3:14-15. "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". The two are joined by Christ, are joined through and in Christ alone. And in these words is the primal source of the martyr spirit. BibliographyBarnes, Albert. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Do not be afraid. "People's New Testament". (A Primitive Martyr. We saw the wedding feast prepared by the king for his son.We saw the folks whose invitation was assumed – and they represented thereligious leaders of Jesus’ day. ἀπολ., I must hold by the general interpretation, and believe that both here and in Luke 12:3-7 our Heavenly Father is intended as the right object of our fear. 3. All this proves that death as we use that term does not end it all, hence the materialists are shown to be teachers of false doctrine. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tbi/matthew-10.html. We have the same Luke 12:4,5. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “Among the penitent’s acts, contrition occupies first place. And those who deny any punishment from God after the death of the body, contradict these words of Christ. Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament. He is the only One who can revoke the judgment of Gehenna fire. 2. All rights reserved. The case of Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego. Dr. Doddridge observes very well, that these words contain a certain argument, to prove the existence of the soul in a separate state, and its perception of that existence, else the soul would be as properly killed as the body; and accordingly he paraphrases the words, "Fear not them who can only kill the mortal body, but cannot kill or hurt the immaterial soul, which will still survive in allits vigour, while its tabernacle lies in ruins." Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." And upon this sophism the heresy of Universalism is mainly founded. All the terrors, and all the flatteries of the world, are disarmed by this:—an idea which in every state of life should engage us to be faithful to God; so shall we be most truly faithful to ourselves. Reichel (whose works I have not seen) seems by a note in Stier, p. 380, to maintain the above view even more strongly than himself. 9, ii. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/pet/matthew-10.html. … Christ cautions His disciples against three particular things. "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". Hence: the soul is not killed by the death of the body; it is the higher part of our nature; the eternal safety of the soul is infinitely more important than the present safety of the body. Romans 6:23), although he does speak of their being ‘eternally destroyed from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His power’ (2 Thessalonians 1:9). Matthew 5:26 (‘farthing’), but ‘assarion’ (worth about three farthings English, or a cent and a half American), the tenth part of a Roman drachm; here used to express an insignificant value, the birds being very plenty and destroyed in great numbers. But he failed to achieve his aim, for all God requires for resurrection is their ‘dust’ as found in the dust of the ground (Isaiah 26:19, compare Genesis 3:19). Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. After reading his text the bishop thus began his sermon:-“Hugh Latimer, dost thou know before whom thou art this day to speak? 1909-1922. The particular providence of God is another reason for your not fearing man. BibliographyBeza, Theodore. BibliographyPoole, Matthew, "Commentary on Matthew 10:28". BibliographyWhedon, Daniel. Therefore, take care that thou deliver thy message faithfully.” He then proceeded with the same sermon he had preached the Sunday before, but with considerably more energy. The Popish priests persuaded the people here at the burning of the martyrs, that when the gunpowder (that was put under their armholes for a readier despatch of them) gave a burst, then the devil fetched away their souls. 1. John Trapp Complete Commentary. 2013. Matthew 10:28. "Commentary on Matthew 10:28". James 4:12; Wisdom of Solomon 16:13-15. φοβεῖσθαι ἀπό, as a rendering of יָרֵא מִן, and expressing the idea of turning away from the object of fear, occurs often in the LXX. It says nothing about the consciousness of those who are being punished). 1851. And then, too, occidere possunt, laedere non possunt, as he told the tyrant: {b} they may kill the saints, but cannot hurt them, because their souls are out of gunshot. That the body may be destroyed, while the soul remains uninjured. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/matthew-10.html. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Science Miracles Evolution Creation Carbon Dating. φοβεῖσθαι ἀπό is a Hebraism, יָרֵא מִן . They may burn it to ashes, and scatter its particles to the four winds. BibliographyJohnson, Barton W. "Commentary on Matthew 10:28". Bibliography"Commentary on Matthew 10:28". They were to … And be not afraid of them. This Stier endeavours to escape, by saying that ἀπολέσαι barely, as the opposite to σῶσαι, is far from being = ψυχὴν ἀπολέσαι in a context like this. Should servants fear their masters because they have power over the flesh? Contrition is sorrow of the soul and detestation for the sin committed, together with the resolution not to sin again” (CCC 1451). But that in fact supports Isaiah 66:24 as indicating that it is the means of punishment that are eternal. 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