PARABLE OF THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD. It is possible (as it is necessary) to distinguish two interpretations of this splendid parable, (_a)_ that intended by Jesus, (_b)_ that suggested by the evangelist. To Mt. the vineyard is the Christian community: those who joined it early and those who joi... [ Continue Reading ]
THIRD PREDICTION OF THE PASSION (Mark 10:32 *, Luke 18:31). Mt. omits the description of the pilgrims; he turns Mk.'s kill into crucify, and after three days into on the third day (_cf. Matthew 16:21_ *, Matthew 17:23).... [ Continue Reading ]
THE REQUEST OF THE SONS OF ZEBEDEE. THE CHRISTIAN STANDARD OF GREATNESS (Mark 10:35 *, Luke 22:24). Mt. makes the mother of James and John ask the boon, but Jesus replies to them, not to her. For Mk.'s glory (Mat 20:37) he has kingdom; the meaning is the same. The references to baptism are omitted,... [ Continue Reading ]
TWO BLIND MEN HEALED (Mark 10:46 *, Luke 18:35). Mt. gives Bartimæ us (?) a companion (he is fond of doubling, _cf, Matthew 8:28_, Matthew 9:27). But he says Jesus touched their eyes (_cf._ Mark 8:22). Like Mk., he places the incident as Jesus was leaving Jericho; contrast Lk.... [ Continue Reading ]