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Jesus tells a second parable about sowing seeds, this time about two sowers — one who sows good seed to grow wheat, and the enemy who sows weeds among the wheat. For this parable too, Jesus offers an allegorical interpretation to his disciples in private. Like the parable of the sower, the parable of the … Continue reading “Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Commentary by Elisabeth Johnson”

After explaining the parable of the seed and different types of ground, Matthew’s Jesus again employs an agricultural setting for the parable concerning weeds sown and growing among the wheat crop. The audience seems to comprise both disciples, the audience for 13:18-23, and crowds (13:34, 36). Jesus introduces the parable with a statement of comparison. … Continue reading “Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Commentary by Warren Carter”

Jesús se encuentra al aire libre con una multitud que le seguía y habló a la gente por medio de parábolas, como era su costumbre. v. 1-2 La parábola que a continuación Jesús compartirá con la audiencia es una narración compuesta de metáforas relacionadas. Esta narración es conocida como la “parábola del sembrador” y también … Continue reading “San Mateo 13:1-9, 18-23 Comentario por Dynna Castillo Portugal”

El Reino de Jesús: La semilla que se escucha Cuando yo era niño, cierto día llegó al colegio una compañerita con una gran novedad: de su oído había brotado una pequeña plantita. Recuerdo que todos y todas en el salón de clase estábamos maravillados con el hecho… incluso nuestra maestra del curso. Luego nos explicaron … Continue reading “San Mateo 13:1-9, 18-23 Comentario por Dan González Ortega”

The main point of Matthew’s version of the parable of the sower is to offer an explanation. In order to see this, one needs to review the narrative logic of the entire Gospel to this point. The first four chapters of Matthew introduce us to the main character, Jesus. They tell us who he is–Son … Continue reading “Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Commentary by Dale Allison”

Like mid-summer weather, things start to heat up in the middle of Matthew’s Gospel. Chapter 12 narrates several stories of Jesus’ conflicts with the Pharisees, who are now plotting to destroy him (12:14) and have accused him of working for Satan (12:24). By the end of chapter 12, Jesus appears to be at odds even … Continue reading “Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Commentary by Elisabeth Johnson”

Since chapter 4:17, Matthew’s Jesus has manifested the empire of God as the agent of God’s saving presence (1:21-23). Some have received Jesus’ ministry through his proclamation, teaching, healings, and exorcisms, experiencing the merciful transformation of God’s intervention. But while some join with him in doing “the will of my Father in heaven” (12:50), others, … Continue reading “Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Commentary by Warren Carter”

Jesús presenta la pregunta “mas ¿a qué compararé esta generación?” vv. 16-17 Está refiriéndose al pueblo de Israel, quien parece no responder ni al mensaje de Juan el Bautista, ni al mensaje proclamado por Jesús. Jesús utiliza la ilustración de niños que llaman a sus compañeros, pero éstos no participan o responden al llamado en … Continue reading “San Mateo 11:16-19, 25-30 Comentario por Dynna Castillo Portugal”

Jesús: entre rumores y Palabra definitiva “¿Ayunar?:¿De qué te sirve no comer carne,si devoras a tu hermano con la lengua?” -San Juan Crisóstomo “Cae más pronto un hablador que un cojo” -Refrán mexicano ¿A qué compararé esta generación? Jesús se cuestiona sobre la opinión que le merece la gente que continuamente lo escucha. Ese auditorio … Continue reading “San Mateo 11:16-19, 25-30 Comentario por Dan González Ortega”

Matt 11:16-19 is a brief parabolic take on how people responded to John the Baptist and Jesus, two prophets with two very different portfolios. We are to imagine girls with flutes inviting boys to dance a wedding dance, and to imagine boys calling girls to sing a funeral dirge. But the boys do not respond … Continue reading “Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Commentary by Dale Allison”