He shall come = [Some answered] he, &c. Compare Matthew 21:41 . others = others (of the same kind); i.e. a new Israel, not a different Gentile nation, which would be heteros. App-124 . they said : i.e. others who heard it said. God forbid = May it never be! Greek. me genoito. Hebrew. chalilah = the opposite of "Amen "(Genesis 44:7 , Genesis 44:17 . Joshua 22:29 ). Occurs only here in the Gospels, but ten times in Romans. read more
Luke 20:16. He shall come— He will come. read more
16. He shall come, &c.—This answer was given by the Pharisees themselves ( :-), thus pronouncing their own righteous doom. Matthew alone (Matthew 21:43) gives the naked application, that "the kingdom of God should be taken from them, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof"—the great evangelical community of the faithful, chiefly Gentiles. God forbid—His whole meaning now bursting upon them. read more
2. The parable of the wicked tenant farmers 20:9-19 (cf. Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12)This parable taught that Israel’s religious leaders who had authority were mismanaging their authority. It also affirmed Jesus’ authority, not just as a prophet, but as God’s Son. The leaders had expressed fear of death (Luke 20:6). Jesus now revealed that He would die but would experience divine vindication. The parable contains further teaching on the subject of proper stewardship as well (cf. Luke... read more
Only Luke recorded the verbal response of the people to the vineyard owner’s action: "may it never be" (Gr. me genoito, cf. Romans 3:4; Romans 3:6; Romans 3:31, et al.). This was a strong statement expressing firm rejection. They understood that Jesus was predicting that God would condemn Israel’s leaders and turn the nation over to other people, probably Gentiles and specifically the Romans. They foresaw the end of Judaism as they knew it, and this prospect upset them. read more
Various Incidents of the Last Week1-8. The authority of Jesus challenged (Matthew 21:23; Mark 11:27). See on Mt.9-18. The wicked husbandmen (Matthew 21:33; Mark 12:1). See on Mt.19-26. The tribute money (Matthew 22:15; Mark 12:13). See on Mt.27-40. The Sadducees and the Resurrection (Matthew 22, 23; Mark 12:18). See on Mt.36. Neither can they die] This is perhaps given as a reason why after the Resurrection there is no more marriage.37. At the bush] RV ’in the place concerning the Bush’: cp.... read more
(9-19) Then began he to speak to the people.—See Notes on Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12. The presence of this, as well as of the last section, in the first three Gospels, with so little variation, indicates the impression which these facts and teaching made at the time, and probably also that they occupied a prominent place in the early records that served as the basis of our present Gospels.A certain man planted a vineyard.—The absence of the fuller detail in St. Matthew and St. Mark shows... read more
(16) He shall come and destroy these husbandmen.—St. Luke agrees with St. Mark in putting these words into our Lord’s lips, and not, as St. Matthew does, into those of the by-standers.They said, God forbid.—No other English phrase could well be substituted for this, but it is worth remembering that the name of God does not appear in the original, and that the ejaculation is simply, as it were, a negative Amen, “So be it not.” Its insertion hero is peculiar to St. Luke, nor does it occur... read more
By What Authority? Luke 20:2 I. The Principle of Reservation. God reserves to Himself the right to restrain when He sees fit that full manifestation of Himself which some men nevertheless demand of Him. There are some men, some women, in whose heart there has frequently risen up something of this resentment: 'Why must I live in a state of imperfect knowledge, which is the result of a limited revelation?' And this incomplete manifestation of Himself by God for so I may call it has been felt,... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 20:9-18
123. The wicked vineyard keepers (Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-18)This parable pictures Israel as a vineyard, God as the owner of the vineyard, and the Jewish religious leaders as the tenants who looked after it. Just as the tenants beat and killed the servants whom the owner sent to them, so Israel’s leaders persecuted and killed God’s messengers, from Old Testament prophets to John the Baptist. Now they were about to reject God’s Son himself (Matthew 21:33-39). By rejecting him... read more