FIRST PARABLE The Sower, Matthew 13:3-23. That this parable of the sower was the first of our Lord’s parables is probable from several reasons. It was so new a mode of instruction that the disciples, in verse tenth, inquired why he used it, and the reason that he gave them was, that truth might be revealed to them and hidden from others. read more
13. Therefore In order to take from them that which they have, namely, the means of understanding my doctrines merely to abuse them. In parables Which will cover from their knowledge truths which will do them no good, but with which they will do harm. Because they seeing see not Because that when the parable conceals the real meaning they see and hear the narrative, but perceive not the doctrine it embodies. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 13:1-52
§ 49. THE SEVEN PARABLES, Matthew 13:1-52 . As Matthew has in chapters eight and nine exhibited our Lord as a performer of mighty works, namely, ten miracles, so now he here presents him as a parabolist. SEVEN PARABLES FOUR at the sea side, and THREE indoors are grouped together. read more