When there were] RV 'when the many thousands of the multitude were gathered together.' They were attracted by the dispute between our Lord and the Pharisees recorded in the last chapter Since our Lord begins by addressing His disciples, and warns them of coming persecutions, it may be inferred that the multitude was at first inclined to side with the Pharisees; yet see Luke 12:13, where the authority of Jesus is plainly recognised. The leaven] see on Matthew 16:6; Matthew 16:11; Matthew 16:12.
2-9. See on Matthew 10:26-33.
2, 3. These vv. have a different connexion and meaning in Mt.