For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Ver. 19. For I know him.] God hath a quick eye to see our good works. He weighs and rewards every circumstance. Christ could tell, that the people had come from far to hear him; that they had fasted three days; that they were in a wilderness, where they could not cater for themselves; that if they should be sent home so, they would faint by the way. Joh 6:5-14 What was it that he took not knowledge of? "I know thy works, and thy labour" in doing them. Rev 2:2
That he will command his children, &c.] A good householder, whatsoever he gets abroad, he brings home to his family, as bees bring all their honey to the hive. "The lips of the righteous feed many"; Pro 10:21 those under his own roof especially. Well fare Popery for that. Old folks will tell us that, when in those days they had holy bread given them at church, they would bear a part thereof to those that did abide at home. The way to get more, is to share what we have, according to that, Habenti dabitur. Luk 8:18 No man hath received aught from God for private use: neither is any one born for himself, much less newborn. He that hid his talent was soon loose it.