THen] After the former miracles in the last chapter. The more famous Gods ministers grow, the greater is the envie of their adversaries.
came to Jesus] Mark 7:1. They left Jerusalem, to come after him into Galilee; not to learn of him, but to ensnare him.
scribes and Pharisees] None commonly are greater contemners of God, then those who take upon them to be teachers and preservers of Gods law.
which were of Hierusalem] Not of the lower towns, or lesser villages. The more learned and honourable wicked men are, the greater enemies are they to the Gospel.