Matthew 5:24
“Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Leave there thy gift before the altar,.... This might easily be done, and the business soon dispatched, at some seasons;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 5:23-24
Therefore, if thou bring thy gift to the altar ... - The Pharisees were intent only on the external act in worship. They…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 5:21-26
Christ having laid down these principles, that Moses and the prophets were still to be their rulers, but that the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
before the altar Stay the sacrifice, though begun, for God will not accept it unless the heart be free from anger, and…
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