The rocky places (τα πετρωδη). In that limestone country ledges of rock often jut out with thin layers of soil upon the layers of …

Stony places. This refers to ground where there was little earth and which was also hard and rocky. As a result, the roots could not strik…

Stony places — This refers either to ground in which stones and pebbles were mixed with the soil or, more probably, where a thin l…

And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; and when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, …

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

(3a) Jesus told the crowd “many things in parables.” For a brief description of “parable,” see introductory comment on Mk 4.

Regarding this c…

Some fell upon stony places
Such a place as the Jews call (tyolwx) , a barren, stony plac…

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 …