Many prophets and righteous men, etc. They wished to see the times of the Messiah. They looked to it as a time when the hopes of the world…

Many prophets and righteous men — The prophets of Israel were emphatically “men of desires.” They saw from a distance the glory of…

Happy are those chosen for such a privilege! Grace has opened your eyes and ears. Blessed are your eyes, for they see. What wonders, treasures, and…

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

For “ble ed,” see comment on 5:3. The disciples were ble ed by God and privileged above the crowd because they saw and heard what “many prophets an…

For verily I say to you
This is added for the further confirmation of what is before said, concerning the happine of…

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 …