Matthew 13:14-15 NIV

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 13:10-17

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 13:14

And in them; and unto them (Revised Version); i.e. with reference to them (cf. Jude 1:14 ). Is fulfilled. Completely ( ἀναπληροῦται ; cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:16 ). The present, because the process is still going on. The prophecy of Esaias, which saith ( Isaiah 6:9 , Isaiah 6:10 ). Not quoted in this form in the parallel passages; for Mark 4:12 and Luke 8:10 are really nearer our Luke 8:13 . The quotation is taken verbally from the LXX ., and so in Acts 28:26 , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:15

For this people's heart is waxed gross. There are two ways of understanding this verse as it comes here. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 13:10-17

Christ, in these verses, gives a “reason” why he used this manner of instruction. See also Mark 4:10-12; Luke 8:9-10.Matthew 13:11The mysteries of the kingdom - The word “mystery,” in the Bible, properly means a thing that is “concealed,” or that “has been concealed.” It does not mean that the thing was “incomprehensible,” or even difficult to be understood.The thing might be “plain” enough if revealed, but it means simply that it “had” not been before made known. Thus the “mysteries of the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 13:13-15

Matthew 13:13-15. Therefore speak I to them in parables, because they seeing, see not In pursuance of this general rule, I do not give more knowledge to this people, because they use not that which they have already: having all the means of seeing, hearing, and understanding, they use none of them; they do not effectually see, or hear, or understand any thing. For instance, seeing my miracles, which are incontestable proofs of my divine mission, they are not convinced thereby that I am... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 13:14

in = upon. Greek. epi . fulfilled = is fulfilling. See Isaiah 6:9 . Compare John 12:40 . Acts 28:26 . Esaias = Isaiah. Quoted from Isaiah 6:9 , Isaiah 6:10 . Compare the other two: John 12:39 . Acts 28:25-27 . not = by no means. Gr . ou me. See App-105 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:1-58

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:3-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:10-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:10-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 13:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 13:10-17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 13:13-15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:1-23

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 13:14

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