Matthew 21:18
Matthew 21:18 in Multiple Translations
In the morning, as Jesus was returning to the city, He was hungry.
Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.
Now in the morning as he returned to the city, he hungered.
Now in the morning when he was coming back to the town, he had a desire for food.
The next morning as he walked back into the city, he was hungry.
And in the morning, as he returned into the citie, he was hungrie,
and in the morning turning back to the city, he hungered,
Now in the morning, as he returned to the city, he was hungry.
Now in the morning as he was returning into the city, he was hungry.
And in the morning, returning into the city, he was hungry.
Early the next morning, when we were returning to the city, Jesus was hungry.
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Study Notes — Matthew 21:18
- Context
- Cross References
- Matthew 21:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Matthew 21:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 21:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 21:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 21:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 21:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 21:18
- Cambridge Bible on Matthew 21:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 21:18
- Sermons on Matthew 21:18
Context — The Barren Fig Tree
18In the morning, as Jesus was returning to the city, He was hungry.
19Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered. 20When the disciples saw this, they marveled and asked, “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 4:2 | After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. |
| 2 | Hebrews 4:15 | For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. |
| 3 | Matthew 12:1 | At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. |
| 4 | Mark 11:12–14 | The next day, when they had left Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if there was any fruit on it. But when He reached it, He found nothing on it except leaves, since it was not the season for figs. Then He said to the tree, “May no one ever eat of your fruit again.” And His disciples heard this statement. |
| 5 | Mark 11:20–24 | As they were walking back in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered from its roots. Peter remembered it and said, “Look, Rabbi! The fig tree You cursed has withered.” “Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. |
| 6 | Luke 4:2 | where for forty days He was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He was hungry. |
Matthew 21:18 Summary
This verse, Matthew 21:18, tells us that Jesus was hungry one morning, which shows us that He was fully human and experienced physical needs just like we do. It reminds us that Jesus understands what it's like to be hungry and weak, as stated in Hebrews 4:15. Jesus' humanity is an important part of who He is, and it helps us understand that He can relate to us in our own struggles and needs (as seen in John 1:14). By knowing that Jesus was hungry, we can trust that He will provide for our needs, just as He provided for His own needs, and as promised in Philippians 4:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Jesus hungry in the morning?
Jesus, being fully human, experienced physical needs like hunger, as seen in Matthew 21:18, and this reminds us that He understands our weaknesses, as stated in Hebrews 4:15.
Is this verse implying that Jesus was somehow imperfect because He felt hunger?
No, Jesus' hunger does not imply imperfection; rather, it highlights His humanity, as stated in John 1:14, and it does not diminish His divinity.
How does Jesus' hunger relate to our spiritual lives?
Jesus' physical hunger can remind us of our spiritual hunger for God, as expressed in Matthew 5:6, where those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed.
What can we learn from Jesus' actions when He was hungry?
We can learn that even in our physical needs, we can trust God for provision, as Jesus did, and as taught in Philippians 4:19, where God supplies all our needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to my own physical and spiritual hungers, and do I trust God to provide for them?
- In what ways can I, like Jesus, use my daily experiences, including my needs and desires, to seek a deeper connection with God?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a sense of dependence on God for all my needs, just as Jesus relied on His Father?
- How can recognizing Jesus' humanity, including His experience of hunger, deepen my understanding of His love and sacrifice for me?
Gill's Exposition on Matthew 21:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 21:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 21:18
Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 21:18
Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 21:18
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 21:18
Cambridge Bible on Matthew 21:18
Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 21:18
Sermons on Matthew 21:18
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The Day the Sun Stood Still by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Joshua and the battle against the five powerful kings. The preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences |
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Footsteps in the Hallway by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for individuals to let go of their old ways and rely on God for salvation. He describes a moment of realization where a person under |
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Islamic Spiritual War #2 - Wake Up America by Avi Lipkin | The video mentioned in the sermon transcripts is not described in detail, but it is implied that it highlights how the media can focus on one person while ignoring the surrounding |
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Behold, Your King Comes to You by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the passage from the Bible where Jesus enters Jerusalem and is hailed as the king. The preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing and |
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The Time Has Come to Face the Mountain by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the depth of God's love for humanity and the need for repentance. Jesus enters the temple and drives out those who are profiting from their |
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Mark - Child in Peril, Parent in Prayer by J. Glyn Owen | The sermon is based on the story of a mother who brings her demon-possessed daughter to Jesus for help. The preacher emphasizes the importance of taking our problems to Jesus and r |
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Israel & the World by Lance Lambert | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jonah and how it relates to our own lives. He emphasizes that Jonah was not a small man, but rather someone who became a prisoner |





