A corrupt tree. The word corrupt here does not mean, as our translation would seem to indicate, that the tree had been good, but …

Even so every good tree... —The two verses state nearly the same fact, but each presents a different aspect. First, the fact is st…

And many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find i…

Pseudo-Chrysostom: The Lord had previously commanded His Apostles not to perform their alms, prayers, and fastings befo…

From a distance the little black berries on the buckthorn could be mistaken for grapes, and the flowers on certain thistles might deceive one into …

Ver. 17 Even so every good tree brings forth good fruit

Nothing prevents people so much from entering the strait gate, and becoming true followers of Christ, as the carnal, soothing, flattering doctrines…

He gives precautions concerning those against whom one should be on guard. Now, they are described by their profe ion as prophets.