Matthew 18:19-20 Again I say to you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask… I. THE PLACE. "Where," etc. A meeting place is intended; simple; it may be lonely. II. THE PRESENCE. A spiritual presence. The world sees Him not. Time was when He granted sensible tokens of His presence to man; burning bush, Jacob; Christ incarnate; now the Comforter is come. III. THE PURPOSE. He is in the midst for (1) inspection, "His eyes are as a flame of fire;" (2) for protection; (3) direction; (4) probation. He is in the midst to try with means and mercies — (5) salvation. (J. Basley.) Parallel Verses KJV: Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. |