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E.W. Bullinger

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

James Burton Coffman

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 20:9

9-13. vineyard—(See on :-). In Matthew 21:33 additional points are given, taken literally from Matthew 21:33- :, to fix down the application and sustain it by Old Testament authority. husbandmen—the ordinary spiritual guides of the people, under whose care and culture the fruits of righteousness might be yielded. went, &c.—leaving it to the laws of the spiritual husbandry during the whole length of the Jewish economy. (See on Matthew 21:33- :.) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 20:9-12

Jesus directed his teaching to the people who generally responded positively to His instruction. A positive response to revelation results in more insight. Those in the crowd who did not believe in Jesus would have found this teaching less illuminating.The owner of the vineyard in the parable represents God, the vineyard is Israel (cf. Psalms 80:8-16; Isaiah 5:1-7), and the tenant farmers are Israel’s religious leaders. The harvest stands for the inauguration of the kingdom, and the servants... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 20:9-19

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

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 20:1-47

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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 20:9-19

(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

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 20:1-47

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

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 20:1-47

CHAPTER 20 1. His Authority Demanded and His Answer.(Luke 20:1-8 ) 2. Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen. (Luke 20:9-19 ) 3. Question about Tribute to Caesar. (Luke 20:20-26 ) 4. The Question Concerning Resurrection. (Luke 20:27-40 ) 5. The Question Christ Asked. (Luke 20:41-44 ) 6. Beware of the Scribes! (Luke 20:45-47 .) The events in this chapter are found in both Matthew’s and Mark’s Gospels. The parable of the vineyard foretells His death. He is the son, the beloved son, whom the... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 20:9

20:9 {2} Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.(2) It is nothing new for those who are knowledgable of the very sanctuary of God’s holy place to be the greatest enemies of Christ, but in due time they will be punished. read more

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