Set he before them (παρεθηκεν). So again in 13:31. He placed another parable beside (παρα) the one already given and explained. Th…

The kingdom of heaven is likened, etc. This means the gospel is being compared to what follows. The phrase 'the kingdom of heaven' (see Ba…

Another parable — The explanation of the parable of the Sower had apparently been given in the boat where our Lord sat with His di…

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

He k…

St. John Chrysostom: In the previous parable, the Lord spoke to those who do not receive the word of God; here, He speaks of t…

Jesus “told them” (i.e., the people, not the disciples; cf. vv.34, 36) another parable. The kingdom of heaven “is like” the situation of “a man who…

In order to reap the advantage of this parable, it is necessary to ascertain the object which Christ had in view. Some think that, to guard a mixed…

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying
Somewhat like the former, but with a different view: for whereas the …

Regarding verses 36-43, this parable represents the present and future state of the gospel church: Christ's care for it, the devil's enmity against…

Previously, he presented the parable in which the external obstacles to the Gospel teaching were shown. Here, another parable is presented, in whic…