Of herself (αυτοματη). Automatically, we say. The secret of growth is in the seed, not in the soil nor in the weather nor in the c…

For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself. This means it is done without the power of man. It is done while man is engaged in other th…

The earth bringeth forth fruit of herself.—Stress is laid on the spontaneity of growth, and the lesson drawn from it is o…

Pseudo-Chrysostom: A parable appeared a little earlier about the three seeds that perished in various ways and the one …

This parable emphasizes the mysterious power of the seed to produce a crop. All the farmer can do is plant the seed on suitable ground; he cannot m…

For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself
Without any further help, or cultivation from the husbandman; though u…

These declarations were intended to draw the disciples' attention to the word of Christ. By His instructing them in this way, they were enabled to …