These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
Ver. 59. These things said he in the synagogue] In a set sermon, and yet to little purpose; for many made defection. Vultures unguento fugantur, et scarabei rosa, Vultures are put to flight by perfumes and the rose bettle, say Pliny and Aelian. Aelian, On Animals, l. 3. c. 7. 1:165 When we have spent all our wind on our people, their hearts will be still apt to be carried away with every wind of cantrary doctrine or satanical suggestion.