wherefore, I tell you, her sins, which are numerous, are forgiven; and that is the reason of all this love: but his love is less, to whom less is forgiven.

by the beaten road is meant, they who only hear: the word, by the lurking wiles of the devil, being hinder'd from taking root in their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

I declare unto you, that the people of Sodom shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city.

therefore Tyre and Sidon shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than you.

Then he said to the Pharisee, that had invited him, when you give a dinner, or a supper, don't call your friends, or your brethren, or kinsmen, or wealthy neighbours; lest they invite you again, and make you a requital.

to give them warning, lest they also come into this place of torment.