Bible Commentary

And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 3. sent forth his servants ] This was in accordance with Eastern custom. Cp. Est 5:8; Est 6:14. servants ] Or slaves. In Mat 22:13 a different Greek word is used for “servants.” Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:3”

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son. 2. which made a marriage for his son ] Rather, a marriage feast for his son. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The kingdom of heaven – See the notes at Mat 3:2. The idea here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:2”

But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. 46. when they sought to lay hands on him ] The Sanhedrin aimed at two things: (1) to seize Jesus quickly, for the Passover (during which no hostile measures could be taken) was close at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:46”

And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them. Mat 21:45-46 They feared the multitude, because they took Him for a prophet. The adaptation of the gospel to the circumstances of the poor The multitude were pleased with Christ and took Him for a prophet. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:45”

And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 44. whosoever shall fall on this stone, &c.] Lightfoot, Hor. Hebr., sees here a reference to the custom of stoning: “the place of stoning was twice as high as a man. From the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:44”

Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. Verse 43. Therefore say I] Thus showing them, that to them alone the parable belonged. The kingdom of God shall be taken from you-the Gospel shall be taken from you, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:43”

Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes? 42. Did ye never read in the scriptures ] Psa 118:22 ( Mat 21:25 of the same … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:42”

They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out [his] vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. 41. They say unto him ] An interruption from the listening crowd, which marks the intense interest with which these parables were heard. The indignation of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:41”

When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? Mark relates the latter verse as Christs own words, Mar 12:9; so doth Luke, Luk 20:15,16, adding, that when they heard it, they said, God forbid. It is said, to solve this difficulty, 1. That they say unto him must … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:40”

And they caught him, and cast [him] out of the vineyard, and slew [him.] 39. cast him out of the vineyard ] Words that recall the crucifixion of Jesus outside the city of Jerusalem. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 39. Cast him out of the vineyard] Utterly rejected the counsel of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 21:39”