Verse 33. Spake he the word. The word of God. The doctrines of his gospel.

As they were able to hear it. As they could comprehend it. They were like children; and he was obliged to lead them along cautiously, and by degrees, to a full understanding of the plan of salvation.

{h} "greater than all herbs" Pr 4:18; Isa 11:9; Da 11:44; Mal 1:11

{i} "as they were able" Joh 16:12