Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
Ver. 1. Then spake Jesus to the multitude, &c.] Christ having confuted and confounded the Scribes and Pharisees, turns him to the people and to his disciples; and that he might do nothing to the detriment of the truth, he here cautioneth that they despise not the doctrine of the Pharisees so far as it was sound and sincere without leaven; but try all things, holding fast that which was good. Be advised, and remember to search into the truth of what you hear, was the counsel of Epicharmus. Νηφε και μεμνησο απιστειν, Videas cui fidas. Deligas quem diligas. To whom may you seem faithful. Let you chose what you like.