Matthew 13:1

"Matthew."

Key Reflection

In the first-century setting, the mention of "Matthew" at the beginning of this verse indicates that Matthew is the author of this gospel account. This was a common practice for identifying the source and providing credibility to the text. For the original audience, knowing the authorship would have immediately connected them with a disciple of Jesus, adding authenticity and authority to the narrative that followed.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

MATTHEW CHAPTER 13 Verses 1,2. The sea side. This was the sea of Tiberias. The multitude stood on the shore near to him, so that he could be easily heard. He went into a ship--that is, a boat--and sat down to address them. Few spectacles could be more interesting than a vast crowd, on the banks of a smooth and tranquil sea--an emblem of his instructions-- and the Son of God addressing them on the great interests of eternity. __________________________________________________________________

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