Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and in earth. I. THE PREROGATIVE ITSELF. 1. Its nature — "power." This means authority and ability. 2. Its extent — "all." 3. Its acquisition — "given." II. VIEW IT IN REFERENCE TO HIS PERSONAL CHARACTER. When an individual obtains elevation we are anxious to know something of his qualities. We would not wish an ignorant, unfaithful, impatient, unmerciful man to possess power. Christ gave Himself for us; power in good hands. III. HIS PREROGATIVE IN REFERENCE TO HIS ENEMIES. IV. IN REFERENCE TO THE SAINTS. (W. Jay.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. |
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