- in this world (11) and in the next (12).
B. The duty of Christ’s servants towards the world (13—16).
The Subject.
“Christ is the end of the law for righteousness.”
I.
(Ver. 17.) “Think not that I am come to destroy the law and the prophets.”
- A. (Negative proposition) I am not come to destroy,
- B. (Positive proposition) but to fulfil.
Negative proposition explained (18, 19).
Positive proposition explained (20).
Christ then shows how that the law is made of none effect by the Scribes and Pharisees, and not by Himself.
II.
- A. The Teaching of Christ contrasted with that of the Scribes. Perfect form of the Second Table of the Law.
1. Law of Individual Life (VI Commandment, V Beatitude) (21—26).
2. Law of Family Life (VII Commandment, VI Beatitude) (27—32).
3. Central Law of Truth (IX Commandment) (33—37).
4. Law of National Life (VIII Commandment):
