Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
Jesus {G2424} saith {G3004} unto them {G846}, Have ye understood {G4920} all {G3956} these {G5023} things {G3956}? They say {G3004} unto him {G846}, Yea {G3483}, Lord {G2962}.
"Have you understood all these things?" "Yes," they answered.
Have you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered.
Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Mark 4:34
But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. -
Matthew 13:11
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. -
Matthew 13:19
When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth [it] not, then cometh the wicked [one], and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. -
Acts 8:30
And Philip ran thither to [him], and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? -
Acts 8:31
And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. -
Matthew 24:15
When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) -
Mark 7:18
And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, [it] cannot defile him;
Context
Matthew 13:51 concludes a pivotal section in Jesus' ministry, often referred to as the "Parable Discourse." Throughout this chapter, Jesus has used parables to explain various aspects of the Kingdom of Heaven to both the crowds and His disciples. He has presented seven distinct parables: the Parable of the Sower, the Parable of the Tares, the Parable of the Mustard Seed, the Parable of the Leaven, the Parable of the Hidden Treasure, the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, and the Parable of the Net. Crucially, Jesus had also privately explained the meaning of some of these parables to His disciples (e.g., the Sower in Matthew 13:18-23 and the Tares in Matthew 13:36-43). This verse, therefore, serves as a concluding assessment of their comprehension before He presents one final parable in the next verse.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Greek word translated "understood" is synēkate (συνήκατε), which means to "put together," "comprehend," or "perceive fully." It implies a deeper intellectual and spiritual grasp, not merely a superficial hearing. It suggests that the disciples had not only listened to the parables but had also processed and internalized their meaning concerning the Kingdom of God.
Practical Application
This verse challenges believers today to engage deeply with God's Word. It's not enough to simply read or hear the Bible; we must actively seek to understand its truths. Just as Jesus questioned His disciples, we should regularly ask ourselves:
Our understanding of God's Word is a precious gift that comes with the responsibility to apply it to our lives and share it with a world in need of its truth.