Perceived (κατανοησας). From κατανοεω, to put the mind down on. Mark has ειδως, "knowing," and Matthew γνους, coming to know or gr…

Their craftiness.—The Greek noun does not appear in the other Gospels, but is used four times by St. Paul, as in [Reference 2 Cori…

St. Cyril of Alexandria: Realizing the parable was spoken about them, it would have been fitting for the rulers of the Jews to…

But he perceived their craftiness
Knowing what was in them, and being a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the…

Those who are most crafty in their designs against Christ and his gospel cannot hide them. He did not give a direct answer but reproved them for at…