The multitudes were astonished (εξεπλησσοντο ο οχλο). They listened spell-bound to the end and were left amazed. Note the imperfec…

Matthew 7:28–29. His doctrine. His teaching.

As one having authority, and not as the Scribes. The Scribes were…

When Jesus had ended these sayings — The words again point to the conclusion that the Evangelist believed he had been recording one contin…

The sermon is over. What has come of it? Never was there so great a Preacher and never did He deliver a greater discourse. How many were the penite…

Glossa Ordinaria: Having related Christ's teaching, he shows its effects on the multitude, saying, "And it came to pass, w…

This is the first of the five formulaic conclusions that terminate the discourses in this gospel (13:53; 19:1; 26:1). Matthew’s formula is therefor…

When Jesus had finished these sayings—by these sayings I understand not only the discourse that he delivered when he came down fr…

And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings ,
&c.] Delivered in this, and the two foregoing chapters, co…

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.