The kingdom of heaven is like to a net, etc. This parable does not differ in meaning from that of the tares. The gospel is compared to a n…

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: Which, when it was full, they drew to …

St. John Chrysostom: In the previous parables He praised the preaching of the Gospel. Now, so that we do not trust in preachin…

Jesus interprets the previous parable. Both the parable and its interpretation point to the Last Judgment (cf. vv.41–42). The focus here is on the …

And shall cast them into the furnace of fire
(See Gill on Matthew 13:42)

Here are four parables.

Previously, the Lord parabolically showed both the obstacles and the growth of the Gospel teaching; now, however, He shows its dignity through some…