If it beareth (εκφερουσα). Present active participle of εκφερω, conditional participle. For "thorns and thistles" see Mt 7:16 for …

But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected. That is, it is rejected by the farmer or owner and abandoned as worthless. The point…

But that which bears.—Rather, But if it bear thorns and briars it is rejected. We are told that the presence of briars (<…

If, after having plowed this ground, and sown it, and after it has been watered by the dew and rain of heaven, no good harvest ever comes of it, ev…

We should not miss the point that this is the same land as in v.7. We should probably place a comma at the end of v.7 and proceed thus: “but if it …

But that which beareth thorns and briers
To which wicked men answer; who are unfruitful and unprofitable, and are hu…

Every part of the truth and will of God should be set before all who profe the gospel, and be urged on their hearts and consciences. We should not …

Having shown the difficulty involved in pursuing his intention—a difficulty arising from their guilt—the Apostle now resorts to a simile to explain…