Matthew 13:17
“For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. That is, the interpretation of the parable; for they had heard the parable…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 13:10-17
Christ, in these verses, gives a “reason” why he used this manner of instruction. See also Mar 4:10-12; Luk 8:9-10. Mat…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 13:1-23
We have here Christ preaching, and may observe,
1. When Christ preached this sermon; it was the same day that he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Matthew 13:17-19
The Parable of the Sower is explained
Mar 4:14-20; Luk 8:11-15
19. On some the word of God makes no impression, as we…
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