On that day (εν τη ημερα εκεινη). So this group of parables is placed by Matthew on the same day as the blasphemous accusation and…

The sea side. This was the sea of Tiberias. The multitude stood on the shore near to him, so that he could be easily heard. He went into a…

The same day ... out of the house — In Mark, the parable of the Sower follows the appearance of Jesus’ mother and brothers, as it …

The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a…

St. John Chrysostom: After He had rebuked the one who told Him of His mother and His brothers, He then did as they requested. …

Matthew links the discourse on parables to the preceding controversies (either 12:38–50 or 12:22–37) and ends it with a formulaic conclusion (13:53…

The same day Jesus went out of the house
Where he had been preaching, and working miracles: where this house was, is…

Jesus entered a boat so that He might be less pressed, and be better heard by the people. By this He teaches us, in the outward circumstances of wo…

Previously, the Gospel teaching was presented, and its adversaries were refuted. Here, He shows the power of the Gospel teaching. Firstly, He does …