59 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.



Ver. 59. These things said he in the synagogue] In a set sermon, and yet to little purpose; for many made defection. Vultures unguento fugantur, et scarabei rosa, Vultures are put to flight by perfumes and the rose bettle, say Pliny and Aelian. {Aelian, On Animals, l. 3. c. 7. 1:165} When we have spent all our wind on our people, their hearts will be still apt to be carried away with every wind of cantrary doctrine or satanical suggestion.