§ 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
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
11. Given unto you to know the mysteries Mysteries to others but plain truths to you, because I furnish you the key. The parabolic form veils the truth from them, but unveils the truth to you. See introductory note of the chapter. The kingdom of heaven It is to be noted that these seven parables all have for their subject the kingdom of God: its planting principles, developments, and final victory. read more
12. Whosoever hath That is, hath a willing and receptive disposition and purpose. Shall be given Namely, the truth which he is willing to receive. Hath not Hath not the receptivity. That he hath The disciples had a receptive disposition, and so there was given to them the lesson and its explanation, the parable and its doctrine. The Jewish cavillers had not the receptive willingness, and so even that which they had was taken from them, namely, the opportunity of learning. It was... 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
14. Esaias. (Isaiah 6:9-10.) Is fulfilled It was a genetic description of character fulfilled equally truly by the Jew of the days of Isaiah, and the Jew of the days of Jesus. By the faculty of hearing ye shall hear the parable, but shall not understand its truth. Shall see the narrative of the parable, but shall not perceive its hidden doctrine. read more
15. For this people’s heart is waxed gross The reason is now given why those withholdings of truth are inflicted. The minds of the people had grown too gross to receive it. For instance, had the parable of the mustard seed been explained to the Pharisees as indicating that the Gospel would yet fill the earth, it would only have excited their additional hostility, and hastened their purpose of accusing him as intending to subvert the existing government. As their purpose had become too... read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 13:14
And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:Hearing ye will hear, but in nowise understand — That is, Ye will surely hear. All possible means will be given you: yet they will profit you nothing; because your heart is sensual, stupid, and insensible; your spiritual senses are shut up; yea, you have closed your eyes against the light; as being unwilling to understand the things... read more