Commentary on Matthew, Mark, Luke - Volume 2.pdf

<strong>Commentary</strong> on Matthew, Mark, Luke - Volume 2
all of them, as Paul informs us, (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18,) to be conformed to the image
of Christ; and, therefore,
during their whole life, they are sheep appointed to the slaughter,
(Romans 8:36.)
Is not mine to give 658 By this reply Christ surrenders nothing, but only states that the Father
had not assigned to him this office of appointing to each person his own peculiar place in the
kingdom of heaven. He came, indeed, in order to bring all his people to eternal life; but we ought
to reckon it enough that the inheritance obtained by his blood awaits us. As to the degree in which
some men rise above others, it is not our business to inquire, and God did not intend that it should
be revealed to us by Christ, but that it should be reserved till the latest revelation. We have now
ascertained Christ’s meaning; for he does not here reason as to his power, but only desires us to
consider for what purpose he was sent by the Father, and what corresponds to his calling, and
therefore distinguishes between the secret purpose of God and the nature of that teaching which
had been enjoined on him. It is a useful warning, that we may learn to be wise with sobriety, and
may not attempt to force our way into the hidden mysteries of God, and more especially, that we
may not indulge excessive curiosity in our inquiries about the future state; for
It hath not yet appeared what we shall be,
till God shall make us like himself, (1 John 3:2.
It is also worthy of our notice, that these words do not imply that there will be equality among
the children of God, after they have been admitted to the heavenly glory, but rather that to each is
promised that degree of honor to which he has been set apart by the eternal purpose of God.
MATTHEW 20:24-28; MARK 10:41-45;
LUKE 22:24-27
Matthew 20:24-27
Mark 10:41-45
Luke 22:24-27
24. And when the ten heard 41. And when the ten heard 24. And there arose also a
it, it, they began to be displeased dispute among them, which of
659 they were displeased with
the two brethren. 25. And Jesus with James and John. 42. And them appeared to be greatest.
called them to him, and said, Jesus, when he had called them 25. And he said to them, The
You know that the princes of the to him, saith to them, You know kings of the Gentiles rule over
Gentiles rule over them, and that they who appear to rule over them; and they that have power
they who are great exercise the Gentiles exercise dominion over them are called benefactors.
authority over them. 26. It shall over them; and they who are 26. But you are not so: but he
not be so among you: but princes among them exercise that is greatest among you, let
658 “Ce n’est pas a moy a le dormer;” — “it does not belong to me to give it.”
659 “Les dix autres ayans ouy cela;” — “the other ten having heard that.”
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John Calvin