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John Gill - Exposition

John Gill

The Pharisees also came unto him,.... Either from the places round about, or from Jerusalem: these came unto him, not for the sake of learning, or to be instructed by him; but as spies upon him, to observe what he said and did, and watch every opportunity to expose him to the contempt and hatred of the people; tempting him with a question about divorces, in order to ensnare him: and saying to...

Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary

Matthew Henry

In this chapter, we have, I. Christ changing his quarters, leaving Galilee, and coming into the coasts of Judea, ver. 1, 2. II. His dispute with the Pharisees about divorce, and his discourse with his disciples upon occasion of it, ver. 3-12. III. The kind entertainment he gave to some little children which were brought to him, ver. 13-15. IV. An account of what passed between Christ and a...