Matthew 13:43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who has ears to hear, let him hear. I. IN ITS ELEMENTS. "Like the sun" — visible, pure, active, glorious. II. IN ITS PLATFORM. It is " in the kingdom of their Father." This imports — 1. All the privileges and security of an organized society of the highest order. 2. For ever to dwell at home. III. ITS JUNCTURE. "Then" — day of judgment, when the righteous shall be publicly recognized as such. IV. ITS TRUTH. On what do we ground these expectations? On the express declarations of God; the nature of the gospel, and the work of grace on the heart; and the witness of the Holy Spirit. Suggests — self-scrutiny and submission. (J. Hirst.) I. THE PRESENT CONCEALMENT OF THE RIGHTEOUS. On account of — The nature of their excellence — not discerned or appreciated by the world; the sphere within which it is displayed — in the common walks of life; the imperfections, etc., with which it is often accompanied; the reserve by which it is sometimes hidden — unobtrusive, silent. II. THE FUTURE MANIFESTATION OF THE RIGHTEOUS. The time, place, splendour, duration. (Brooks.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. |
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