Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 20:9
And he began to speak unto the people this parable: A man planted a vineyard, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country for a long time. And at the season he sent unto the husbandmen a servant, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. And he sent yet another servant: and him also they beat, and handled him shamefully, and sent him away empty. And he sent a third: and him also they wounded and cast him forth.... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 20:9
Then began, &c. See Matthew 21:34 , Matthew 21:46 and Mark 12:1-12 . See notes there. to . Greek. pros. App-104 . the people . But still in the hearing of the rulers. vineyard . See Isaiah 5:1-7 . Jeremiah 2:21 .Ezekiel 15:1-6 . let it forth . See note on Matthew 21:33 . husbandmen : i.e. Israel. went . . . far country = left the country. See note on Matthew 21:33 . read more