Declare to us. That is, explain the meaning of the parable. This was done in such a plain manner as to render comment unnecessary. The Son…

The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. Primarily, we must remember that the parable refers to the kingdom of heaven—tha…

Saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.

He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is …

St. John Chrysostom: The Lord had spoken to the multitude in parables to induce them to ask Him their meaning. Yet, even thoug…

On “Son of Man,” see comment on Mk 8:31. Jesus is the one who both sows the good seed and directs the harvest. One of the most significant details …

He, that soweth the good seed, had formerly said that the kingdom of heaven resembles a man sowing. The mode of expression is unu…

He answered and said unto them
Being very ready to answer their request, and willing to communicate spiritual knowle…

Previously, the Lord showed the obstacles to the Gospel's teaching through two parables. However, because someone might say: ‘If the teaching is hi…