The Parable of the Scribe Instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven
B. Keach. Matthew 13:52 Then said he to them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed to the kingdom of heaven is like to a man that is an householder… Ministers are but stewards or deputy-householders. 1. They may be called householders in this sense, because as a deputy-householder chosen by his Lord to that office. So is every true and faithful minister or pastor of a Church chosen and called by the Lord to that holy office. 2. They may be called householders in respect of that great charge and trust which is committed to them. 3. A minister or pastor of a Church of Christ may be compared to a steward or deputyhouseholder, in respect of that faithfulness that he ought to manifest in the discharge of his great trust and office (1 Corinthians 4:2).I showed you why they ought to be well stored. 1. They ought to be well provided, because Jesus Christ hath made plenteous provision for His spiritual family, which blessed food He hath committed to them to distribute. 2. Because their Master is a great King, and all His children are nobly descended. 3. Because the preciousness of the souls which they are to feed. (B. Keach.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. WEB: He said to them, "Therefore, every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things."