Verses 2–4
sit in
Cf. Ezra 7:6,25,26. Jesus' disciples were to honour the law, but not the hypocritical teachers of it.
Verses 5–13
phylacteries
Passages of Scripture enclosed in a small case, bound upon arm or forehead, Deuteronomy 6:8.
Verse 14
Woe
The best MSS. omit verse 14.
Verse 15
hell
Gehenna. (See Scofield "Matthew 5:22")
Verses 16–27
debtor
Or, bound; also Matthew 23:18. "guilty:"
Verses 28–33
iniquity
Lit. Lawlessness. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").
Verse 34
send unto you
The Jews' treatment of the apostles is proved, Matthew 23:31-33.
Verse 35
Abel
Jesus' confirmation of Genesis 4:8-10. Cf. Hebrews 12:24.
Verses 36–38
come upon
See, Revelation 18:21-24. It is the way also of history; judgment falls upon one generation for the sins of centuries. The pediction was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem, A.D. 70.
Verse 39
till
The three "untils" of Israel's blessing:
(1) Israel must say, "blessed is He" Matthew 23:39; Romans 10:3,4 (2) Gentile world-power must run its course. Luke 21:24; Daniel 2:34,35. (3) The elect number of Gentiles must be brought in. Then "the Deliverer shall come out of Zion." etc. Romans 11:25-27.