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He called the multitude to himself, and said to them, "Hear, and understand.
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A Deliberate Turn to the People
Commentators like Spurgeon, Calvin, and Gill note that Jesus deliberately turns away from the argumentative and "obstinate" religious leaders to address the common people. He considered the multitude more teachable and receptive to the truth than the educated elite who were blinded by their traditions. This shows the gospel's appeal is often greatest among the humble.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he called the multitude. In opposition to the doctrines of the Pharisees, the Saviour took occasion to show them that the great source…
19th Century
Anglican
He called the multitude, and said unto them — The act was more startling and suggestive than appears on the surface. He d…
Baptist
And he called the multitude,
It was as if he had said to the scribes and Pharisees, "I cannot waste my time arguing with you; I am …
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16th Century
Protestant
And having called the multitudes to him.404 Here Christ turns to those who are ready to receive instruction, and explains more …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he called the multitude Having silenced the Scribes and Pharisees, and judging it not worth his while to say any more to m…
Christ shows that the defilement they should fear was not from what entered their mouths as food, but from what came out of their mouths, which sho…
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13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Lord showed the power of His teaching under figures; now He shows its sufficiency. This is shown in two ways. Firstly, He shows that He …
