The goodman of the house (τω οικοδεσποτη). A non-classical word, but in late papyri. It means master (δεσποτ) of the house, househ…

The goodman of the house. This signifies simply the master of the house. The original word expresses nothing concerning his character, whe…

The goodman of the house.—Better, the master. The better manuscripts give the reading, “Where is my guest-chambe…

St. John Chrysostom: While Judas was plotting how to betray Him, the rest of the disciples were arranging the preparation of t…

Jesus gave explicit instructions to two of his disciples (Peter and John; cf. Lk 22:8). The “man carrying a jar of water” would easily be identifie…

And wheresoever he shall go in
Into whatsoever house he shall enter, go in after him:

and say you…

Nothing could be less the result of human foresight than the events related here. But our Lord knows all things about us before they come to pass. …