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For whoever has, to him will more be given, and he who has not, from him will be taken away even that which he has."
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Spiritual Growth is Active
Commentators explain this verse as a core principle of spiritual growth: those who actively listen to, value, and apply Jesus' teachings will be given even more understanding and grace. It is a call to be an attentive student of Christ, as spiritual knowledge is not static but grows with engagement.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he that hath (see Barnes on Matthew 13:12).
The meaning here seems to be: He who diligently attends to my words will increase m…
Even that which he hath (κα ο εχε). Luke 8:18 has
even that which he thinketh that he hath or seemeth to…
19th Century
Anglican
For he that hath.—See Note on Matthew 13:12.
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Baptist
When the gospel is not received, when a man refuses it, it becomes a positive loss to him. There is a way by which it so works that what a man thou…
The parable of the measure begins with an exhortation to spiritual perception. The more one listens to the word of Jesus with spiritual perception …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he that has, to him shall be given He that has Gospel light and knowledge, and makes a proper use of it, he shal…
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These declarations were intended to draw the disciples' attention to the word of Christ. By His instructing them in this way, they were enabled to …
