Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 6:2
Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms. This is the first
example. The wrong way, that of the hypocrites, is described. The Greek
word rendered "hypocrite" means a theatrical actor, one who is not
real, but acts a part. Their method was to give ostentatiously. In our
age the world rings with the praises of the millionaire who gives a few
thousands, but is silent concerning the humble ones who have taken from
their necessities and given to the same cause.
Do not sound a trumpet before thee. This seems to be a proverbial
expression to denote the making of a thing publicly known. The meaning
is, when you give to the poor, do not make a show of it.
Hypocrite. A Grecian actor. The actors wore masks and appeared
to be somebody else than they really were. So, too, the religious
hypocrites.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 6:2
Luke 6:17-19
Romans 12:8
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