And doeth them (κα ποιε αυτους). That is the point in the parable of the wise builder, "who digged and went deep, and laid a found…

Jesus closes the Sermon on the Mount with a beautiful comparison, illustrating the benefit of attending to his words. It was not sufficient to …

Whosoever—The Greek is more emphatically universal, every one whosoever.

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. You shall know them by their fruits. Do…

St. John Chrysostom: Because there would be some who would admire what the Lord said but would not follow it with action, He t…

Verses 21–23 contrast “saying” and “doing”; these verses contrast “hearing” and “doing” (cf. James 1:22–25). Moreover the will of the Fa…

Every one, therefore, who hears—As it is often difficult to distinguish the true professors of the gospel from the false, Christ sho…

Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine The comparison in this, and the following verses, is the concluding part …

Christ here shows that it will not be enough to acknowledge Him as our Master, merely in word and tongue. It is necessary for our happiness that we…

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