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Matthew
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And no man was able to answer him a word; neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
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This leads us to realize that while the venom of jealousy can indeed be defeated, it is not easily quelled."},{"author-name":"John Chrysostom","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88ea76859f9f8e2ffd3ee_John%20Chrysostom.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"The Saviour, willingly embracing suffering, refers to a prophetic passage that unmistakably designates Him as the Lord. His intention is not capricious but firmly grounded in purpose. When the individuals questioned Him, mistakenly perceiving Him as merely human, they answered His initial inquiry incorrectly. In response to their misapprehension, He cites David's words, affirming His divinity. They viewed Him as just a man, thus proclaiming, \\"David,\\" but the Saviour rectifies their misunderstanding by invoking the prophet, who recognizes Him as both Lord and the true Son of God, sharing in the same honor as the Father. Yet, He does not cease at this point; to instill a sense of reverence, He adds the prophet's declaration, \\"Till I make Thy enemies Thy footstool,\\" aiming to draw them closer to Him. Furthermore, to prevent them from claiming that David's words are merely human exaggeration, He poses the question, \\"How does David call Him Lord by the Spirit?\\" In this way, He humbly illustrates the prophet's understanding of Him. Initially, He asks, \\"What think ye of Him? Whose Son is He?\\" to encourage a response. When they replied, \\"He is David's,\\" He refrained from asserting, \\"David says the following,\\" instead rephrasing it as a question, \\"How shall David call His Lord?\\"—to safeguard against the perception that His divine nature contradicts their view. He also did not say, \\"As you think of Me,\\" but rather, \\"of Christ.\\" The apostles also spoke with respect regarding the patriarch David, even as they assertively acknowledge his role, recognizing that he passed away and was laid to rest. Similarly, the Saviour presents His own identity through questioning and reasoning, asking how David would refer to Him by the Spirit, as expressed in the psalm where it is stated, \\"The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, till I make Thy enemies Thy footstool.\\" He follows this inquiry with, \\"If David calls Him Lord, what Son is He?\\" This inquiry does not negate His status as David’s descendant; rather, it serves to clarify and refine the understanding held by the Pharisees. His question, \\"What Son is He?\\" implies: He is indeed David's son, yet not in the manner you perceive. They viewed Christ solely as David's descendant and not as Lord. Therefore, He first provides the prophetic witness and then gently corrects their misunderstanding by asking, \\"If David calls Him Lord, what Son is He?\\" When the Pharisees heard this, they remained silent, displaying little interest in discovering the truth. Thus, He subtly leads them to comprehend that He holds lordship over David. Importantly, He does not assert this directly for His own sake but rather through the words of the prophet, recognizing their disbelief and negative perceptions of Him. In light of their stance, it is crucial not to be misled by the Saviour sometimes expressing humility, as His reason for doing so—among other factors—was to align with their limited understanding. Consequently, He continues to teach them through questioning and dialogue, indicating His dignity in a discreet manner, as being recognized as the Lord of the Jews carries different significance than being the Lord of David. Observe how effectively He elucidates this doctrine. After proclaiming the oneness of the Lord, He identifies Himself as Lord and substantiates this not only through His deeds but also via the prophet's testimony. Simultaneously, He declares that the Father will take vengeance upon them as indicated in the phrase, \\"Till I make Thy enemies Thy footstool,\\" thereby affirming His equality and dignity with the Father. In this manner, the Saviour concludes His discourse with the Pharisees, articulating a profound and majestic teaching that left them speechless. From that moment, they could not respond, not due to their own choice but because they found themselves unable to refute Him, receiving such a decisive rebuttal that they renounced any further attempts to challenge Him. It is recorded, \\"Whosoever from that day dared to question Him.\\" This greatly benefited the people, as the Saviour, after dispelling these adversaries and thwarting their malicious intentions, finally directed His words toward the crowd."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"As he prepared to face his death, he spoke to them about profound matters, not only rendering them speechless but also filling them with apprehension regarding what lay ahead."},{"author-name":"Nicephoros (Theotokis)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8958407451968d9c204fb_Nicephoros%20(Theotokis).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":18,"exegesis-text":"The deceitful Pharisees, seeking to ensnare Jesus Christ with their words, dispatched their disciples from Herodiana to inquire, “Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not?” Jesus responded, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's” (Matthew 22:17, 21). On the same day, the Sadducees approached Him, questioning Him about the resurrection from the dead. His replies astonished the crowd, as they were in awe of His teaching (Matthew 22:33). Subsequently, a lawyer attempted to challenge Him, but his encounter led him to exclaim, “Well said, Teacher, You have truly spoken” (Mark 12:32). Finally, Jesus posed a question regarding whose Son the Christ is and, by referencing prophetic scripture, silenced their objections, leaving them without a response. They were utterly hushed, not only during that moment, but afterward, feeling disheartened as their attempts yielded no fruit and the people, captivated by His answers, placed their faith in Him. From that day forward, they refrained from posing any further questions to Him."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The discussions with those contesting the truth reached a conclusion. The educated and scholarly representatives of the Jewish factions, located in the heart of wisdom—Jerusalem—stood before a crowd of people and inquisitive visitors from all around the world, who had gathered at the temple for the Passover celebration. They found themselves in a contest against the supposed son of a carpenter (Matthew 13:55), and how dismal their efforts appeared when juxtaposed with the self-existent hypostatic Wisdom of God! Had their hearts not become hardened, and had they truly listened with their ears and not shut their eyes (Matthew 13:15), they could still have heeded the final warnings and exhortations of the Savior."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"How do you explain that David refers to his descendant as his Lord? The title \\"Lord\\" suggests that David's son possesses a greater honor than David himself. If the Messiah is simply a descendant of David, as others are, or if He is merely a human being, as you Jews believe, and if He did not exist at the time David spoke of Him, how could David address Him as Lord? If He is indeed David's Lord and existed then, how can He also be regarded as his descendant? This question stumped the Pharisees. The solution lies in understanding that, in His humanity, the Messiah is a son or offspring of David, but in His divine nature, as the incarnate Son of God, He is the Lord of David. The Pharisees failed to grasp this dual relationship of the Messiah to David, nor did they comprehend the mystery of the God-man. Thus, a profound impact was made upon them to the extent that they ceased to challenge Him, for it is recorded, \\"from that day no one dared to question Him.\\""},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"His adversaries ultimately came to the realization that even a single glimmer of His divine understanding could eliminate all the shadows cast by their complexities. \\"With this, their struggle with the Lord concluded,\\" notes Innocent, Archbishop of Kherson. The primary Jewish sects—the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians—all seemingly conspired to confront Jesus Christ, presenting Him with questions and tests designed to highlight the utter inadequacy of their meager knowledge in the face of the boundless wisdom of the presumed carpenter from Nazareth. The inquiries they posed might seem trivial and straightforward today, yet at that moment, they were such that even the most erudite rabbis were at a loss for answers. The Holy Evangelist Mark further emphasizes that as the scribes were humiliated, the audience's admiration and devotion to Jesus grew. \\"And the multitude of the people listened to Him with delight,\\" he states (Mark 12:37). Indeed, it was both astonishing and gratifying to witness how a single individual could silence and expose the ignorance of those who were then considered the wisest in Jerusalem. This public revelation of their shortcomings was particularly excruciating for the unrepentant narcissists, the arrogant scribes and Pharisees, as it occurred in front of a crowd of eager onlookers gathered from across the world for the Passover feast. They scarcely anticipated that after being admonished for their ignorance, the Galilean Teacher, who had always treated them with gentleness and kindness, would publicly unveil the harsh truth of their spiritual hypocrisy, harmful deceptions, and repugnant complacency. He delivered a formidable address against them, which even today inspires a deep sense of trepidation when we read the solemn \\"woe unto you\\" directed at the Pharisees of old. We must honestly reflect: do we not recognize similar vices present within ourselves? Is there not a hidden Pharisee residing in our hearts? It is indeed chilling to contemplate how frequently our pride and self-importance rob us of the genuine worth of the small acts of goodness we believe we perform for God's glory, transforming them instead into offerings for our own self-adoration!"},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The Pharisees, ensnared by a rigid interpretation of Scripture and lacking the insight to grasp its true significance, failed to recognize that Christ the Messiah, as the God-man, had to be - in His divine nature - the Son of God, and in His human nature - a descendant of David. They anticipated the Messiah as the liberator who would deliver the Jewish people from Roman domination and subdue all nations. With such distorted beliefs, they were unable to respond to Jesus' inquiry."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The crowd enjoyed the discussion, while the Pharisees and scribes remained frustratingly quiet, filled with resentment over their humiliation and powerless to challenge the despised teacher."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"With this inquiry, Jesus Christ is not attempting to dismiss the prevalent belief among the Jews that the Messiah should be of David's lineage. Rather, He seeks to refine and elevate their understanding of His identity. The Pharisees, along with the entire nation following them, overlooked the crucial truth that, as revealed in David's own prophetic words, the Messiah is also his Lord, signifying that He is the Son of God. This question was prompted, as previously noted, likely because the Pharisees recalled the Lord's affirmations about Himself as the Son of God and sought to elicit these statements again to accuse Him of blasphemy."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"During these discussions, the topic of the Messiah’s identity arose. The Lord posed a question to the Pharisees surrounding Him: “How is it that David, inspired by the Spirit, refers to the Messiah as both the son of David and His Lord?” This inquiry likely aimed to reinforce through Scripture His teaching on the Messiah's supreme, Divine essence, which was dismissed by the spiritually blind literalists—as seen during the Feast of Tabernacles—and in relation to the temple's restoration. However, this question was left unanswered. Just as they hesitated to respond regarding John for fear of contradiction, they similarly refrained from addressing the question about the Messiah Himself."}]}
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