<p>12:14&nbsp;<em>But- </em>AV &quot;then&quot;.&nbsp;Here we see the common human feature of doing evil in response to the experience of grace. Even amongst believers, and even at judgment day, there is the possibility of the eye becoming evil because of His goodness and grace to others (Mt. 20:15). We see the principle in both secular and church life. Grace shown to others can elicit the worst evil from religious people. We shouldn't be surprised at this phenomenon; but it is the very surprise at encountering it which causes so many to become disillusioned with the church and ultimately with the Lord.</p>
<p><em>The Pharisees went out</em>- Again, an emphasis on physical movement. We imagine Matthew's camera covering their departure from the synagogue.</p>
<p><em>And took counsel against him, how they might destroy him</em>- S.w. &quot;a consultation&quot;. Nothing formal is necessarily implied by the word. Perhaps we are to imagine them gathering in a tight circle somewhere outside the synagogue.</p>