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Matthew
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Then they understood that he said not that they should beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
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{"arr":[{"author-name":"Jerome of Stridon","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88dcd3432c6dd41375498_Jerome%20of%20Stridon.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"Valentine, Marcion, and all those who deviate from the truth possess a similar influence. This influence behaves like leaven; when introduced to flour, even a small amount can expand into something significant, absorbing all that is combined with it. Likewise, heretical teachings, if they ignite a spark in your heart, can swiftly transform into a consuming fire, drawing upon the entirety of a person's being."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"When the Lord admonished with greater severity (for humility is not always appropriate), they quickly understood that the leaven He was speaking of pertained to doctrine. The strength of wise correction is evident in all circumstances."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"You beheld the reprimand in advance, consider the outcome as well: it stirred their dormant intellects, and they gained understanding. A teacher does not always need to be gentle; at times, firmness is required. There are moments to allow freedom for the sake of affection towards the learners, and other times to correct them to keep them in line—using this diversity to guide their salvation."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"It was immediately apparent to them, even without further clarification, that He was advising them to be cautious not of the physical Bread Baskets, but rather of the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Their misleading doctrines, hypocritical behaviors, treachery, and egregious pride—alongside a trivial fixation on adhering to outdated traditions like ritual washing and food regulations—while harboring internal corruption, represent the leaven against which the Lord cautioned His followers. As St. Chrysostom notes, \\"see how beneficial reproof can be.\\" Therefore, we shouldn't always make allowances for those under our authority, nor should we expect leniency from those above us. For the soul requires both forms of correction: firmness and mercy. This is why God has structured the universe to oscillate between strictness and grace."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Jesus recognized from the conversation among His disciples that they were struggling to grasp His message and reprimanded them for their lack of faith, misunderstanding, and memory. He reminded them of their recent experience witnessing the miraculous feeding of thousands with just a few loaves of bread (Matt. 14:14-21, Matt. 15:32-38). Given their firsthand experience of such signs, they ought to have been less anxious about their physical needs, incorrectly interpreting His words as a rebuke for their negligence regarding earthly concerns. If they believed this, it only highlighted their faithlessness, ignorance, and forgetfulness. Following His correction, the disciples came to the realization that His message should be interpreted metaphorically, specifically warning them to be cautious of the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The apostles eventually understood that Jesus was cautioning them about the peril of the doctrines propagated by the Pharisees and Sadducees (see v. 6)."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The witnesses of the miraculous feeding of the multitude understood that, in the presence of their Lord, their focus should not have been on physical sustenance. He had warned them to be cautious not of the leaven associated with bread, but rather with the teachings of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Following a confrontation with the Pharisees and Sadducees in the regions of Dalmanutha and Magdala, Christ makes His way once more to the opposite shore of the sea, specifically the eastern side, avoiding the malicious schemes of His adversaries. Once there, He warns His disciples: ‘Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees’ (Mt. 16:6) and ‘of the Pharisees and Herod’ (Mk. 8:15), as well as addressing the hypocrisy of the Pharisees (Lk. 12:1), the secular mindset of the Sadducees, and the prioritization of political motives over spiritual ones seen among the Herodians. The disciples had neglected to bring enough bread, for ‘except one loaf they had not bread with them in the boat’ (Mk. 8:14). This oversight caused them distress, and when Jesus cautioned them about the leaven of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians, they mistakenly thought He was warning them to be cautious about purchasing bread from these parties, interpreting it as a directive to avoid any association with His enemies. With a heavy heart, the Lord began to admonish His disciples for their lack of understanding: ‘Are your hearts still hardened? Do you not perceive? Do you not hear?’ (Mk. 8:17). Had they not witnessed His miraculous provision for thousands with only a few loaves? How could they fail to comprehend these truths?"},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"As he was preparing to leave, he spoke to his disciples in a mysterious manner regarding their inquiry: take heed of the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees, alluding to their false teachings and duplicity (Mt. 16:12; Mk. 8:15; Lk. 12:1)."}]}
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