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<strong>Commentary</strong> on Matthew, Mark, Luke - Volume 2
the Law; because to them was exhibited, under shadows and figures only, what is now openly
manifested in the shining face of Christ. The veil of the temple being rent, (Matthew 27:51,) we
enter by faith into the heavenly sanctuary, and are freely permitted to approach to God. Although
the fathers were satisfied with their lot, and enjoyed a blessed peace in their own minds, yet this
did not prevent their desires from extending farther. Thus, Abraham saw the day of Christ afar off,
and rejoice, (John 8:56,) and yet longed to enjoy a nearer view, but did not obtain his wish. Simeon
spoke the sentiments of all, 191 when he said, Now thou sendest thy servant away in peace, (Luke
2:29.) And indeed it was impossible that, under the burden of that curse by which the human race
is crushed, they should be otherwise than altogether inflamed with the desire of a promised
deliverance. 192 Let us therefore learn, that they breathed after Christ, like hungry persons, and yet
possessed a serene faith; so that they did not murmur against God, but kept their minds in patient
expectation till the full time of revelation.
MATTHEW 13:18-23; MARK 4:13-20; LUKE 8:11-15
Matthew 13:18-23
Mark 4:13-20
Luke 8:11-15
18. Hear therefore the 13. And he said to them, 11. Now the parable is this:
parable of the sower. 19. When Know you not this parable? and The seed is the word of God.
any one heareth the word of the how shall you know all 12. And they that (received the
kingdom, and understandeth not, parables? 14. The sower is he seed) near the road are those
that wicked one cometh, and that soweth the word. 15. And who hear: afterwards cometh the
taketh away what was sown in there are some that (receive the devil, and taketh the word out of
the heart. This is he who seed) near the road, in whom the their heart, that they may not
received seed near the road. word is sown; and when they believe and be saved. 13. For
20. But he that received the seed have heard, immediately Satan they that are on the rock are
thrown into stony places, is he cometh, and taketh away the those who, when they have
that heareth the word, and word which was sown in their heard, receive the word with joy:
immediately receiveth it with hearts. 16. And in like manner but these have not roots, who for
joy: 21. But hath not root in there are others who receive the a time believe, and in the time
himself, but is of short duration: seed into stony places, who, of temptation fall away. 14. And
when affliction or persecution when they have heard the word, what fell among thorns are those
ariseth on account of the word, immediately receive it with joy; who have heard, and, going
immediately he is offended. 17. And have not root in away, are choked by the
191 “Simeon disoit selon l’affection de tours les Peres;” — “Simeon spoke according to the feeling of all the Fathers.”
192 “Et de faict, il ne se pouvoit faire que ces bons personnages ne fussent tous ravis, et comme enflambez d’un grand desir de
la delivrance promise.” — “And indeed it was impossible that those good men should not be altogether transported, and as it
were inflamed with a great desire of the promised deliverance.”
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John Calvin