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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:1-23

The parable of the sower. I. THE CIRCUMSTANCES . 1 . The time. It was the day, St. Matthew says (the order in St. Luke is different), on which our Lord had cast the devil out of the blind and dumb man; the day on which the Pharisees had so fiercely accused him of intercourse with Satan; when his own mother and brethren had feared for his safety, and sought to guide and regulate his work; when, as appears from St. Luke ( Luke 11:37 ), a Pharisee had invited him in no friendly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:1-23

The beginning of parables. Utilize introduction to dwell on the plain assertions of Matthew 13:10-17 . However deep their real theological meaning, however mysterious their significance in respect of the sovereign conduct of the world and the judgment of mankind, the statements are plain. The deep, unfathomable fact underlying the quotation from Isaiah (verses 14, 15) is not altogether free from offering some analogy to the subject of the sin against the Holy Ghost (see our homily, ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:1-58

(a) , Matthew 13:1-23 , also in Mark and Luke, except some characteristic enlargements in verses 10-17. The section contains the parable of the sower and its interpretation, together with a statement of our Lord's reasons for teaching by parables. This is so nearly akin to the fundamental lesson of the first parable, that we cannot be surprised that the two should be recorded together. They seem, indeed, to have formed the nucleus of the whole collection. (b) Verses 24-35, of which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:3-23

Parable of the sower. The object of this parable is to explain the causes of the failure and success of the gospel. It might have been supposed enough to proclaim the kingdom. Why does this fail? It fails, says our Lord, because of the nature of the soil. This soil is often impervious, often shallow, often dirty. I. " SOME SEEDS FELL BY THE WAYSIDE , AND THE FOWLS CAME AND DEVOURED THEM ." The spiritual analogue is said to be in him "who heareth the Word,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:10

Matthew alone in this form. In Luke the disciples asked our Lord what the parable was; in Mark, more generally, they "asked of him the parables." Whether the question as given by St. Matthew was actually spoken by the disciples or not, the Lord's answer, the substance of which is the same in all three accounts, suggests that it at least represents their thoughts. St. Matthew probably wishes to bring out with special clearness, by his version of their words, the point of our Lord's reply. And... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:10

The reason for the use of parables. It is not sufficiently observed that our Lord adopted the parabolic style only after he had been teaching for some time. His earlier discourses are full of illustrations, and they set truth in paradoxical sentences which excite thought and inquiry; but the parabolic was a new method of hiding truth for a while, and from some, which was called for by certain results attending Christ's teachings. It should be clearly seen that the parable is designed to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:10-17

The reason w hy Christ spoke to the multitudes in parables. The question of the disciples ( Matthew 13:10 ). Christ's antithesis—You are the recipients of God's gift; they are not ( Matthew 13:11 ). This is not arbitrary, but in accordance with a universal law ( Matthew 13:12 ). They have not been using their faculties, and therefore they are thus judged, in accordance with the words of Isaiah (verses 13-15). The privilege of the disciples further insisted upon (verses 16,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:10-17

The reason of the parable. After our Lord had discoursed in parables to the multitude assembled on the seashore, his disciples inquired of him why he used that mode of teaching, for hitherto he had spoken in simple and explicit language. The reply shows that the design was— I. TO EVINCE THE SPIRITUALITY OF SAVING TRUTH . 1 . It is a mystery to be revealed. 2 . It is still mystery when revealed. 3 . The revelation is blessed. II. TO LIMIT THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:11

He answered and said unto them, Because. Omit because, with the Revised Version. The ὅτι is merely recitative. In this verse our Lord does not directly reply to their question, but only states God's ways of dealing with the two different classes of people (cf. Matthew 11:25 , note). It is given unto you ( unto you it is given, Revised Version); which better represents the sharpness of the antithesis in the Greek. It is given ; already ( δέδοται ) , i.e. in the counsel of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:12

Matthew only in this context, but found in the parallel passages shortly after the explanation of this parable— Mark 4:25 ; Luke 8:18 . The same saying is found in Matthew 25:29 (the talents) and Luke 19:26 (the pounds). For . The reason of God's action spoken of in the preceding verse. It is based on the following principle. Whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance. The last phrase (Matthew only) is probably dub to a reminiscence of the form in which... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:1-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:1-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:1-58

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:3-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:10-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:10-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:12

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