But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Ver. 15. In an honest] Referred to the end and intent in the action.
And good heart] In respect of inward renewed qualities.
Having heard the word, keep it] As food or physic, which if not kept, profiteth not. They incorporate it into their souls, so as it becomes an ingrafted word; they are transformed into the same image, conformed to the heavenly pattern.
With patience] Or, with tarriance for the fit season, εν υπομονη. Not as that first ripe fruit, Luke 8:13; Psalms 129:6,7