Beelzebub (βεεζεβουλ according to B, βεελζεβουλ by most Greek MSS., βεελζεβουβ by many non-Greek MSS.). The etymology of the word …

The disciple is not above his Master, etc. That is, you must expect the same treatment which I have received. They have called me, your Ma…

It is enough—Here we also note a tone of grave and tender sympathy, not without the gentle play of feeling which the words seem to…

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they …

St. John Chrysostom: Because it would come to pass that His disciples, among their other persecutions, would suffer damage to …

Here Jesus forbids the disciples from being surprised when they suffer persecution. If they follow him, they should expect no less. The statement r…

If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub. This is equivalent to his calling himself Lord of the Church, as the apostle, when …

It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master ,
&c.] A disciple should think himself very well off, be enti…

Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…

The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their nece ary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their imminen…