Ye have made void the word of God (εκυρωσατε τον λογον του θεου). It was a stinging indictment that laid bare the hollow pretence …

He shall be free — These words, often italicized in older translations to show they are not in the original Greek, are not needed …

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

Rabanus Maurus: The men of Gennesaret and the less learned believe, but those who seem to be wise come to dispute with Him. Th…

See note on Mt 15:5

Additions to God's laws reflect upon His wisdom, as if He had left out something that was needed and that humans could supply; in one way or anothe…

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 …