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With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.
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Jesus, the Master Teacher
Commentators emphasize that Jesus was a master teacher who adapted His message to His audience's capacity. He used parables to communicate complex spiritual truths in a way people could begin to grasp, much like a teacher patiently leads a child. This shows God's wisdom in meeting people where they are.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Spake he the word. The word of God. The doctrines of his gospel.
As they were able to hear it. As they could comprehend it.…
As they were able to hear it (καθως ηδυναντο ακουειν). Only in Mark. Imperfect indicative. See Joh 16:12 for ου δυνασθε βασταζειν,…
19th Century
Anglican
And with many such parables.—See Notes on Matthew 13:34-35. St. Mark’s omission of the reference to Psalms 78:2, and his …
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Mark ends this section with a statement about Jesus’ use of parables (). He wanted to help the crowd understand by means of a veiled confrontation …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And with many such parables As those of the tares, of the leaven in three measures of meal, of the treasure hid in t…
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 …
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