But he who hears, and doesn`t do, is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great."

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

He that heareth and doeth not (ο δε ακουσας κα μη ποιησας). Aorist active participle with article. Particular case singled out (pu…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He who hears, and does not.—More specific than St. Matthew in adding “without a foundation,” somewhat less so in giving “…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

The Venerable Bede: Lest anyone should vainly flatter himself with the words, Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth s…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

If Jesus’ audience was relaxing in the assumption that the preceding teachings were directed only at the Pharisees and their followers, they could …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But he that hears, and does not
Hears Christ's sayings externally, but does not obey his commands:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ often used all these sayings; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others, for we need allowance ourselves. …

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