Of instructing them with precepts. The similarity and the difference between the ministry of the prophets, the preaching of John, and the full light, of the gospel, which Christ has brought. They prophesied of things to come, which are now present, and clearly and plainly seen. He blames the perverseness of this age, by a proverb, in that they could be moved neither with rough nor gentle dealing. The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.
Wise men acknowledge the wisdom of the gospel when they receive it.
Through the ministry of Christ, who alone shows the truth of all things pertaining to God. God's will is the only rule of righteousness.