Matthew 13:22-23

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 13:18-23

The explanation of the parable of the sower. Parallel passages: Mark 4:13-20 ; Luke 8:11-15 . Observe that after the preceding verses St. Matthew's readers would the more easily catch the lesson of the parable. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:18-23

The Sower. (See ante on Matthew 13:1-9 .)—J.A.M. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:22

And the care ( ἡμέριμνα ); Matthew 6:25 , note. Of this world ( of the world, Revised Version, τοῦ αἰῶνος , omitting the τούτου of the Received Text). Choke the word . Which is no unchanging thing, but is always affected for good or evil, however great progress it has made. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:23

Which also; who verily (Revised Version, ὃς δή ), the particle giving exactness, to the relative (see Dr. Moulton's note at the end of Winer, § 53). Some; ὃ μεν (Westcott and Hort). Neuter, and so the Vulgate. Nominative, the thought refers to the seed as such (cf. Matthew 13:8 ). An hundred fold, some sixty, some thirty . "100 longius absunt a 60, quam 60 a 30. Habenti dabitur " (Bengel). The reason of the difference in the produce of the good ground is not stated,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 13:18-23

See also Mark 4:13-20; Luke 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 Mark 4:13, “Know ye not this parable? And how, then, shall ye know all parables?” By which it seems that the Saviour regarded this as one of the simplest and plainest of the parables, and gave an explanation of it that they might understand the general principles of interpreting others.Matthew 13:19When any one... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 13:22

Matthew 13:22. He that received seed among thorns is he that heareth the word And proceeds further in the way of duty than either of those mentioned in the former instances. In spite of Satan and his agents, the person here intended considers, marks, learns, and inwardly digests what he hears. Yea, he has root in himself. The word sinks into his mind and heart. He is deeply humbled under a sense of his sinfulness and guilt, and brought to experience repentance toward God, and faith in our... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 13:23

Matthew 13:23. He that received seed into the good ground Described in note on verse eight, is he that heareth the word and understandeth, or, considereth it Herein he differs from the first class of hearers: he understands what he hears, and makes it the matter of his serious and frequent meditation. And he differs from those of the second class; for, according to Luke, he keeps, or, retains it, as κατεχει signifies. Notwithstanding the opposition or persecution he meets with, he... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:1-23

PARABLES54. The sower (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-29; Luke 8:1-18)To visit all the towns of Galilee was a huge task. Jesus and his disciples were helped in this work by a group of women who went with them to look after their daily needs (Luke 8:1-3). Crowds of people came to see Jesus wherever he went, and were often a hindrance to the progress of the gospel. It seems that one reason Jesus began to teach extensively in parables was to separate those who were genuinely interested from those who... read more

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