Is waxed gross (επαχυνθη). Aorist passive tense. From παχυς, thick, fat, stout. Made callous or dull -- even fatty degeneration of…

And in them is fulfilled, etc. This passage is substantially quoted from Isaiah 6:9-10. It was literally fulfilled in the time of Isaiah. …

Lest at any time they should see —The words point to the obstinate, willful ignorance which refuses to look on th…

And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto yo…

Glossa Ordinaria: The disciples, understanding that what the Lord said to the people was obscure, wanted to suggest to Him tha…

Matthew goes on to give a “fulfillment formula” passage from Isa 6:9–10.

The Messiah who comes to reveal the Father (11:25–27) succeeds only …

Lest I should heal them—in the word healing, Matthew, as well as the Prophet, includes deliverance from every evil; for a people …

For this people's heart is become gro ,
&c,] Or fat, become stupid and sottish, and without understanding; and so i…

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 …