A scribe (εις γραμματευς). One (εις)="a," indefinite article. Already a disciple as shown by "another of the disciples" (ετερος τω…

A certain scribe came, etc. It is likely that this man, who had seen the miracles of Jesus, had formed an expectation that by following hi…

A certain scribe came — The facts that follow are placed by St. Luke, as we have seen, in quite another stage of our Lord’s minist…

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him,…

St. John Chrysostom: Because Christ not only healed the body but also purified the soul, He desired to demonstrate true wisdom…

Matthew now includes two brief stories that help show the nature of Jesus’ ministry and the disciples he was seeking. Perhaps his imminent departur…

And a scribe approaching. Two men are presented to us here by Matthew, and three by Luke. All of them were prepared to become disciples of…

And a certain Scribe came
"As they went in the way", (Luke 9:57) to go to the sea side, in order to take…

One of the scribes was too hasty in his promise; he offered himself as a close follower of Christ. He seemed very resolute. Many resolutions regard…

And when Jesus had come into Simon Peter’s house, etc. Christ’s power is commended in the cure of the leper; it is also c…