Matthew 13:1

CHAPTER XIII.

Christ teaches the multitudes out of a ship, they standing on

the shore, 1, 2.

The parable of the sower, 3-9.

He gives his reasons for speaking in parables, 10-17.

Explains the parable of the sower, 18-23.

Parable of the tares and the wheat, 24-30.

Of the grain of mustard seed, 31, 32.

Of the leaven, 33.

The prophecy fulfilled by this mode of teaching, 34, 35.

He explains the parable of the tares and the wheat, 36-43.

Parable of the treasure hid in a field, 44.

Of the pearl-merchant, 45, 46.

Of the dragnet, 47-50.

His application of the whole, 51, 52.

He teaches in his own country, and his neighbours take offence,

53-56.

Our Lord's observations on this, 57.

He works no miracle among them because of their unbelief. 58.

NOTES ON CHAP. XIII.

Verse Matthew 13:1. The same day] Our Lord scarcely ever appears to take any rest: he is incessant in his labours, and instant in season and out of season; and in this he has left all his successors in the ministry an example, that they should follow his steps: for he who wishes to save souls will find few opportunities to rest. As Satan is going about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, the messenger of God should imitate his diligence, that he may counteract his work. The gospels are journals of our Lord's life.

Went Jesus out of the house] This was the house of Peter. See Matthew 17:24.

Sat by the sea side.] The sea of Galilee, on the borders of which the city of Capernaum was situated.