Mat 8:22 | TNotes | STEP | 8:22 Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead: Jesus’ opponents would have misconstrued this instruction as blatant disregard for the fifth commandment to honor one’s parents (Exod 20:12 ), but in essence it is a restatement of the first commandment (Exod 20:1-3 ). It was warranted by Jesus’ messianic authority and the impact of the Kingdom upon normal human life, including family ties and commitments (see Matt 10:34-39 ; 12:46-50 ; 19:29 ; Zech 13:3 ; Luke 14:26-27 ).

a8:22►

bExod 20:12►

cExod 20:1-3►

dMatt 10:34-39►

e12:46-50►

f19:29►

gZech 13:3►

hLuke 14:26-27►

‏ Matthew 8:22

8:22 ^a Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead: Jesus’ opponents would have misconstrued this instruction as blatant disregard for the fifth commandment to honor one’s parents (Exod 20:12 ^b), but in essence it is a restatement of the first commandment (Exod 20:1-3 ^c). It was warranted by Jesus’ messianic authority and the impact of the Kingdom upon normal human life, including family ties and commitments (see Matt 10:34-39 ^d; 12:46-50 ^e; 19:29 ^f; Zech 13:3 ^g; Luke 14:26-27 ^h).