Bible Commentary

Yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. 21. when tribulation or persecution ariseth ] Jesus forecasts the persecution of Christians, and the time when “the love of many shall wax cold,” ch. Mat 24:12. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:21”

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 20. anon ] = immediately; the same Greek word is translated by and by in the next verse. Cp. “Then I will come to my mother by and by.” Shaksp. Hamlet, Act … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:20”

When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth [it] not, then cometh the wicked [one,] and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. Verse 19. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom] Viz. the preaching of the Gospel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:19”

Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. See also Mar 4:13-20; Luk 8:11-15. Hear ye, therefore, the parable of the sower. That is, hear the explanation or the spiritual meaning of the narrative given before. Mark adds Mar 4:13, Know ye not this parable? And how, then, shall ye know all parables? By which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:18”

For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous [men] have desired to see [those things] which ye see, and have not seen [them]; and to hear [those things] which ye hear, and have not heard [them.] 18 23. The Parable of the Sower is explained Mar 4:14-20; Luk 8:11-15 19. On some … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:17”

But blessed [are] your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. 16. blessed are your eyes ] The disciples have discernment to understand the explanation which would be thrown away on the uninstructed multitude. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 16. But blessed are your eyes] Ye improve the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:16”

For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and [their] ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and should understand with [their] heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. 15. this people’s heart is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:15”

And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 14. Isa 6:9-10. The words form part of the mission of Isaiah. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 14. In them is fulfilled] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:14”

Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. Mat 13:13 Because seeing they see not; and hearing they hear not. Insensibility to the truth Christ here touches upon a common fact of our human nature-spiritual insensibility-that state in which spiritual things pass … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:13”

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. 12. Cp. ch. Mat 25:29. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 12. Whosoever hath, to him shall be given] This is an allusion to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 13:12”