Declare unto us the parable (φρασον υμιν την παραβολην). Explain the parable (pithy saying) in verse 11, not in verse 14. As a mat…

Then answered Peter—declare this parable. See Barnes' Notes on Matthew 13:3.

The word parable sometimes means a d…

Explain this parable to us—The answer shows that Peter’s question did not refer to the proverb that immediately preceded it, but t…

Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? Do not ye yet under…

Remigius of Auxerre: The Lord was accustomed to speaking in parables, so when Peter heard, That which entereth into the mo…

And Peter answering said. As the disciples betray excessive ignorance, Christ justly reproves and upbraids them for being still void o…

Then answered Peter
Mark says, "his disciples asked him concerning the parable"; which might be by the mouth of Pete…

Christ shows that the defilement they should fear was not from what entered their mouths as food, but from what came out of their mouths, which sho…

Above, the Lord showed the power of His teaching under figures; now He shows its sufficiency. This is shown in two ways. Firstly, He shows that He …