Mateus 26
F.B. Meyer · Citado em PreceptAustin
Mateus 26
Meyer says embraced and kissed. The same word is used of the tender caressing of the Lord’s feet by the woman in the Pharisee’s house (Luke 7:38+), of the father’s embrace of the returned prodigal (Luke 15:20+), and of the farewell of the Ephesian elders to Paul (Acts 20:37+). KATAPHILEO - 6V - Matt. 26:49+; Mk. 14:45+; Lk. 7:38+; Lk. 7:45+; Lk. 15:20+; Acts 20:37+ WOUNDS OF A FRIEND - Allen Ross - Proverbs 27:6 “Reproof, Its Value” Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. The message of this proverb is that reproof given in love is superior to insincere expressions of affection. The lines are in antithetical parallelism, contrasting the faithful (ne’emanim) wounds of a friend (’oheb) with the profuse kisses of an enemy (sone’). The NIV translated the first line “wounds from a friend can be trusted.” These wounds, no doubt verbal wounds, are “faithful” because they are meant to correct or to improve (see 25:12; Deut. 7:9+; Job 12:20). There is no false flattery here--a good friend gives an honest response or a constructive criticism because there is concern for the well-being of the person. The friendship is strong enough so that the friends know that the other person is not trying to hurt or destroy, but to help. But an enemy’s kisses are deceptive (consider the kiss of Judas in Mark 14:43-45+). In spite of their profusion (for this word the versions have a variety of translations, including “confused, fraudulent, bad”), the “kisses,” that is, the outward expressions of professions of affection, mean nothing. It is all show. One can usually see through this false display of affection, for there is nothing behind it that remotely resembles true affection. But some people thrive on this kind of false flattery because they cannot handle the truth. The proverb is simply making a comparison between the genuine way that friends function and the false display of friendship. The mature person would much rather have a true friend who “told it like it was” than a number of people who pretend to be friends. The goal is to cultivate a good friendships like this, ones in which the people care enough to be honest, even when it is painful to hear. But these are the kinds of friendships that last. QUESTION - What is the significance of Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss? ANSWER - Judas Iscariot was one of the original twelve disciples who followed and were taught by Jesus. Being in Jesus’ “inner circle,” Judas had a closer relationship to Jesus than most people during His ministry. Judas betrayed the Lord to the Jewish authorities. The pre-arranged signal was that the person Judas kissed was to be arrested and taken away (Mark 14:44+). In this way the Son of Man was betrayed with a kiss (Luke 22:48+). In the culture of first-century Israel, a kiss was not always a romantic expression of love; rather, a kiss on the cheek was a common greeting, a sign of deep respect, honor, and brotherly love (see Luke 7:45+; Romans 16:16+; 1 Corinthians 16:20+; 2 Corinthians 13:12+; 1 Thessalonians 5:26+; 1 Peter 5:14+). For a student who had great respect for his teacher, a kiss fell well within the healthy expression of honor. What really stands out in the mode of Judas’s betrayal is that Judas used such an intimate expression of love and respect to betray Jesus. Judas’s actions were hypocritical in the extreme—his actions said, “I respect and honor you,” at the exact time he was betraying Jesus to be murdered. Judas’s actions illustrate Proverbs 27:6, “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” Often, foes disguise themselves as friends. Evil often wears a mask to conceal its true purpose. In Luke 22:3+, we see that Satan entered into Judas before Judas went to see the chief priests and set things up to betray Jesus. Satan possessed Judas in hopes of using him to destroy Jesus’ ministry and get Him out of the way, and Satan used a kiss—a sign of affection—to unleash a surge of hatred. However, there is nothing the Evil One does that God doesn’t know about or have complete control over. God allowed Satan to possess Judas and use him to betray Jesus in such a deceptive and hypocritical way in order to bring about our redemption. The betrayal itself was prophesied hundreds of years before its fulfillment (Psalm 41:9). When Jesus was betrayed by a kiss, He identified with the troubles of David, who wrote, “If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me, I could hide. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship at the house of God, as we walked about among the worshipers” (Psalm 55:12–14). Job’s emotional pain also foreshadowed Jesus’ sorrow: “Those I love have turned against me” (Job 19:19). Once Judas gave the kiss, the deed was done. Jesus was betrayed into the government’s hands to be crucified. Judas was “seized with remorse” (Matthew 27:3+) over what he’d done. He gave the money back to the temple authorities and hanged himself out of guilt (verse 5). Related Resources: What is the significance of thirty pieces of silver? Matthew 26:50 And Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him. KJV Matthew 26:50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. BGT Matthew 26:50 ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ἑταῖρε, ἐφ᾽ ὃ πάρει. τότε προσελθόντες ἐπέβαλον τὰς χεῖρας ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰησοῦν καὶ ἐκράτησαν αὐτόν. NET Matthew 26:50 Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you are here to do." Then they came and took hold of Jesus and arrested him. CSB Matthew 26:50 "Friend," Jesus asked him, "why have you come?" Then they came up, took hold of Jesus, and arrested Him. ESV Matthew 26:50 Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you came to do." Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. NIV Matthew 26:50 Jesus replied, "Friend, do what you came for." Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. NLT Matthew 26:50 Jesus said, "My friend, go ahead and do what you have come for." Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him. NRS Matthew 26:50 Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you are here to do." Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and arrested him. NJB Matthew 26:50 Jesus said to him, 'My friend, do what you are here for.' Then they came forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. Friend: Mt 20:13+ 2Sa 16:17+ Ps 41:9 Psalm 55:13,14 Lu 22:48+ Related Passage: Psalm 41:9+ Even my close friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted up his heel against me. JESUS CALLS JUDAS "FRIEND" And Jesus (Iesous) said to him, “Friend (hetairos) , do what you have come for.” - These are the last words of Christ Judas would hear on this earth, but they will ring in his ears forever in hell. The next words Judas will hear from Jesus will be at the Great White Throne judgment and are "I (absolutely) never knew (intimately, personally) you; DEPART (present imperative) FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.’(Mt 7:23+). While the KJV and CSB render this as a question, it is more likely to be a command with an implied imperative to "Do" what you came for. Luke's parallel passage does have a question "But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” (Lk 22:48+)
Mateus 26
Meyer - Matthew 26:28+ My blood of the covenant. (R.V.) The first covenant was not ratified without blood. For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses, he took the blood of the calves and goats, sprinkled the people, and said, This is the blood of the covenant (Hebrew 9:19–20). So the second covenant must be refilled by blood; not by that of calves and goats, but by the precious blood of Jesus Himself. He who made the covenant sealed it with his blood, that we might have strong assurance. But Christ has put the cup which holds the emblem of his blood into our hands, and bids us drink it. What, then, do we mean when at the Supper we lift that sacred cup to our lips? Are we not saying by that significant act, Remember thy covenant! Are we not reminding Jesus that we are relying upon Hun to do his part? Are we not pledging ourselves to Him as his own, bound to Him by indissoluble ties, and satisfied with his most blessed service? Among the most precious promises of the new covenant is that in which God promises to remember our sins no more. Here is the ground which enables God to forgive so freely. The blood has been shed for many auto the remission of sins; the claims of infinite justice have been met; the righteous demands of a broken law satisfied; the barriers have been removed that might have restrained the manifestation of Divine love, though they could not obstruct the love. And now we may sit with Christ at his table in his kingdom, not rebels, but welcome guests. Also among the promises of the new covenant is that in which God promises that we shall be his people, and He our God. This item also is presented by us in humble expectancy, whilst, in expectant faith, we say, Do as Thou hast said. C H