Matthew 13:20-22 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 13:1-23

We have here Christ preaching, and may observe, 1. When Christ preached this sermon; it was the same day that he preached the sermon in the foregoing chapter: so unwearied was he in doing good, and working the works of him that sent him. Note, Christ was for preaching both ends of the day, and has by his example recommended that practice to his church; we must in the morning sow our seed, and in the evening not withhold our hand, Eccl. 11:6. An afternoon sermon well heard, will be so far from... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 13:1-58

Matthew 13:1-58 is a very important chapter in the pattern of the gospel. (i) It shows a definite turning-point in the ministry of Jesus. At the beginning of his ministry we find him teaching in the synagogues; but now we find him teaching on the seashore. The change is very significant. It was not that the door of the synagogue was as yet finally shut to him, but it was closing. Even yet in the synagogue he would find a welcome from the common people; but the official leaders of Jewish... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:20

But he that receiveth the seed into stony places ,.... Such a hearer, who is like to the stony ground on which the seed fell, is one that is not an accidental hearer of the word, as the former, but a settled constant hearer of it; and not one that is careless and negligent, but diligent and attentive, and has some understanding of what he hears; the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it : he is one that not only constantly attends upon it, but he receives it;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:21

Yet hath he not root in himself ,.... Nor in Christ; the word is not rooted in him, nor has he the root of the matter, or the truth of grace in him: but dureth for a while ; a hearer of the word, a professor of religion, showing some outward respect to the word, and to the preachers of it: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth, because of the word ; which is often the case, and must be expected by those who embrace the Gospel, profess the name of Christ, and are willing to live... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:22

He also that receiveth seed among the thorns ,.... The hearer that is like to the thorny ground, on which the seed fell, is he that heareth the word ; not a profane sinner, nor a reviler of religion, or a persecutor of the saints; but one that not only shows a love to the word, but who seems to have his heart broken under it, and by it, his conscience tender, and his life outwardly reformed; one, who besides his being a settled, diligent, understanding, and affectionate hearer of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:20

But he that received the seed into stony places - is he - That is, is a fit emblem of that man who, hearing the Gospel, is affected with its beauty and excellency, and immediately receiveth it with joy - is glad to hear what God has done to make man happy. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:21

Yet hath he not root in himself - His soul is not deeply convinced of its guilt and depravity; the fallow ground is not properly ploughed up, nor the rock broken. When persecution, etc., ariseth, which he did not expect, he is soon stumbled - seeks some pretext to abandon both the doctrine and followers of Christ. Having not felt his own sore, and the plague of his heart, he has not properly discovered that this salvation is the only remedy for his soul: thus he has no motive in his heart... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:22

He also that received seed among the thorns - In land ploughed, but not properly cleared and seeded. Is he - represents that person who heareth the word, but the cares, rather the anxiety, η μεριμνα , the whole system of anxious carking cares. Lexicographers derive the word μεριμνα from μεριζειν τον νουν , dividing, or distracting the mind. Thus a poet, Tot me impediunt curae quae meum animum diverse trahunt . "So many cares hinder me which draw my mind different ways." Terence. ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:20

Verse 20 20.But he that received the seed thrown into stony places. This class differs from the former; for temporary faith, being a sort of vegetation of the seed, (201) promises at first some fruit; but their hearts are not so properly and thoroughly subdued, as to have the softness necessary for their continued nourishment. (202) We see too many of this class in our own day, who eagerly embrace the Gospel, and shortly afterwards fall off; for they have not the lively affection that is... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:21

Verse 21 21.When affliction or persecution ariseth on account of the word. By way of example, Christ says that such persons are made uneasy by the offense of the cross. And certainly, as the heat of the sun discovers the barrenness of the soil, so persecution and the cross lay open the vanity of those, who are slightly influenced by I know not what desire, but are not actually moved by earnest feelings of piety. Such persons, according to Matthew and Mark, are temporary, (204) not only because,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 13:1-23

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 13:1-58

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 13:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:21

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