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Matthew 18:8

Matthew 18:8
Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee : it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot,.... The same words are repeated here on occasion of offences, as are spoken by Christ, Mat 5:29 on account of unchaste looks, desires and lusts: giving offence to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 18:8-9

If thy hand ... - See the notes at Mat 5:29-30. The sense in all these instances is the same. Worldly attachments, friendships, and employments of any kind, that cannot be pursued without leading us…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 18:1-35

As there never was a greater pattern of humility, so there never was a greater preacher of it, than Christ; he took all occasions to command it, to commend it, to his disciples and followers.

I. The…