He mentioned the leaven of Herod. This Tetrarch, schooled by Nicolas of Damascus in classical Greek thought, tradition and grace ruled by direct permission and limitation of Caesar and was the embodiment of an open and festering sore within Yahudah at the time that these words of warning were given. Complicating this, the New Testament is fraught with contradictions, additions and subtractions and this dis-harmony has plagued the Doctors of the Church for centuries. This has led to vast ordained programs attempting to harmonize these writings. Real harmony can only result, when all conflicting New Testament doctrine and dialogue is eliminated.
Discourses rooted in Hellenistic thought have no place in what is the breathed word.
To gain understanding consider the history, Caesar called together the leaders of the Church and offered immunity from persecution. All original letters, documents and prophecies were translated into Greek and mysteriously became unavailable. Direct communication with the Source is a direct affront to the power of both the Church and the State. The Nicene Council saw the awesome power that could be unleashed and I believe a campaign of dis-information was effectively launched. YahuShua, came to bear witness to the truth and promised that those who are of the truth would hear the promised voice.