Holes (φωλεους). A lurking hole, burrow.

Nests (κατασκηνωσεις). "Roosts, i.e. leafy, σκηνα for settling at…

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…

The foxes have holes — Our Lord’s answer seems to indicate that the scribe's offer was little more than a performance. The scribe …

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…

Jesus’ response shows that he identifies the teacher of the law as someone less than fully committed; he wanted to be a follower, not a full-fledge…

Foxes have holes. The Son of God describes by these words what was his condition while he lived on the earth, but, at the same time, infor…

And Jesus says to him
Knowing his heart, and the carnal and worldly views with which he acted;

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…