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(See on Mt 10:1-15).
(See on Mt 6:25-33).
(See on Mt 12:11, 12).
the fatted calf--kept for festive occasions.
in the absence, &c.--(See Mt 26:5).
fools--senseless, without understanding.
Occupy--"negotiate," "do business," with the resources entrusted.
whereon, &c.--(See on Joh 19:41).
tribute--(See on Mt 17:24).
(See on Mt 3:1-12; Mr 6:17, &c.).
net brake--rather "was breaking," or "beginning to break," as in Lu5:7, "beginning to sink."
I entered...no water--a compliment to guests. Was this "much love?" Was it any?
blessed--acting from disinterested, god-like compassion for the wretched.
cannot dig...to beg, ashamed--therefore, when dismissed, shall be in utter want.
it is easier, &c.--(See on Mt 5:17, 18)
benefactors--a title which the vanity of princes eagerly coveted.
And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter--(Also see on Mr 14:72.)
made signs--showing he was deaf, as well as dumb.
See on Mt 7:1, 2; but this is much fuller and more graphic.
no kiss--of salutation. How much love was here? Any at all?
my beloved Son...hear him--reverentially, implicitly, alone.
of doubtful, &c.--unsettled mind; put off your balance.
unto us or even to all?--us the Twelve, or all this vast audience?
(See on Mt 18:15-17; Mt 18:21, 22).
through the midst of Samaria and Galilee--probably on the confines of both.
son of David, &c.--(See on Mt 12:23).
were very attentive to hear him--hung upon His words.
we know, &c.--hoping by flattery to throw Him off His guard.
in Galilee--to which these women themselves belonged (Lu 23:55).