Matthew 9:9 And as Jesus passed forth from there, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him, Follow me… I. THE CALL. 1. It was a call of sovereignty. There was no miracle; the attraction of personal authority. 2. It was a call of grace. What was there in St. Matthew to recommend him? 3. It was a call of love (1 John 3:1). II. THE ANSWER. 1. It was an answer of faith. He followed because he believed — had trust — in Christ. 2. It was an answer of decision. 3. It was an answer of self-sacrifice. (Canon Titcomb, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. |
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