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False Teachings Will Fail
Commentators agree that Jesus's metaphor of a "plant" refers to the Pharisees and their man-made traditions. Because their teachings and authority did not originate from God the Father, Jesus declares they are destined to be "rooted up." This reassures believers that false systems, no matter how influential they seem, will not last.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 15:13
18th Century
Theologian
Every plant, etc. Religious doctrine is suitably compared to a plant (see 1 Corinthians 3:6–8). It is planted
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 15:1–14
19th Century
Preacher
Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for the…
John Calvin
On Matthew 15:13
16th Century
Theologian
Every plant. As the indifferent success of the doctrine had wounded their weak minds, Christ intended to remedy this evil. Now the remedy …
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John Gill
On Matthew 15:13
17th Century
Pastor
But he answered, and said
As being unconcerned at their rage, and having nothing to fear from them; and being well s…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 15:10–20
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 15:1–20
13th Century
Philosopher
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 …