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It may surprise the modern reader to realize that for the first two centuries of the Christian era, Matthew's Gospel prevailed as the most popular of the Gospel accounts. Not only was Matthew's text the most frequently quoted NT book among the second century Christians, but in virtually all textual witnesses and canonical lists Matthew is placed first. In short, both in form and content,...

6:22–23. The language of 6:22–23 continues the theme of verses 19–21 but shifts the imagery from treasure/heart to eye/body. Although the particulars of verses 22–23 are somewhat ambiguous in meaning, the overall emphasis reinforces the thought of verses 19–21, and the concluding point of verse 24 (i.e., the call to single minded devotion and allegiance before God). The eye is viewed as a medium through which light enters the body and gives it direction. The language reflects a popular perspective
Matthew 6:22–23
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