And he called the multitude. In opposition to the doctrines of the Pharisees, the Saviour took occasion to show them that the great source…

He called the multitude, and said unto them — The act was more startling and suggestive than appears on the surface. He d…

Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for the…

St. John Chrysostom: The Lord had shown that the Pharisees were not worthy to accuse those who transgressed the commands of th…

And having called the multitudes to him.⁴⁰⁴ Here Christ turns to those who are ready to receive instruction, and explains more …

And he called the multitude
Having silenced the Scribes and Pharisees, and judging it not worth his while to say any more to m…

Christ shows that the defilement they should fear was not from what entered their mouths as food, but from what came out of their mouths, which sho…

Above, the Lord showed the power of His teaching under figures; now He shows its sufficiency. This is shown in two ways. Firstly, He shows that He …