Matthew 13:1
The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
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Matthew 13:1The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
Mark 2:13And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.
Luke 8:4And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:
Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:1
In this chapter, we have, I. The favour which Christ did to his countrymen in preaching the kingdom of heaven to them, ver. 1-2 . He preached to them in parables, and here gives the reason why he chose that way of instructing, ver. 10-17 . And the evangelist gives another reason, ver. 34, 35 . There are eight parables recorded in this chapter, which are designed to represent the kingdom of heaven, the method of planting the gospel kingdom in the world, and of its growth and success. The great truths and laws of… Read the whole commentary →