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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 21:32

For John came unto you. This gives the reason for Christ's assertion at the end of the last verse. John came with a special call to the rulers of the people, and they made some show of interest, by sending a deputation to demand his credentials, and by coming to his baptism; but that was all. They did not alter their lives or change their faulty opinions at his preaching, though they "were willing for a season to rejoice in his light" ( John 5:35 ). In the way of righteousness. In that... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:28-32

But what think ye? - A way of speaking designed to direct them particularly to what he was saying, that they might be self-convicted.Two sons - By those two sons our Lord intends to represent the conduct of the Jews, and that of the publicans and sinners.In my vineyard - See the notes at Matthew 21:33. To work in the vineyard here represents the work which God requires man to do.I will not - This had been the language of the publicans and wicked men. They refused at first, and did not “profess”... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 21:28-32

Matthew 21:28-32 . But what think ye As if he had said, You have evaded a direct answer to my question concerning the baptism of John, and have acknowledged your ignorance whence it was; but what think you of your own conduct in these circumstances? and of all the high professions you make of an extraordinary reverence for God, and zeal in his service? I will plainly tell you my judgment of it, which is very naturally connected with the present subject. This our Lord does in two parables,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 21:23-32

122. Authority of Jesus questioned (Matthew 21:23-32; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8)When Jesus returned to the temple, the Jewish religious leaders came to trap him with a question. They hoped to find something in his answer that would enable them to bring a charge, civil or religious, against him. They asked him by what authority he acted the way he did, particularly in overthrowing the established practices of the Jewish temple (Matthew 21:23).Instead of answering directly, Jesus adjusted the... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 21:32

For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye saw it, did not even repent yourselves afterward, that ye might believe him.Thus, the prior entry of publicans and harlots was not due to any divine preference for their kind of sins, but was the result of their response, their hearing, believing, repenting, and being baptized. All the vaunted righteousness of the Pharisees could not save them while they... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 21:31-32

Matthew 21:31-32. They say unto him, The first— It seems that the Pharisees did not perceive that by this answer they condemned themselves, till Jesus made a direct application of the parable in that sharp, but just reproof, Verily, I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. For, Matthew 21:32, though you pretend that you do not know whence the baptism of John was, John came unto you in the way of righteousness; he clearly proved his mission from... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:32

32. For John came unto you in the way of righteousness—that is, calling you to repentance; as Noah is styled "a preacher of righteousness" ( :-), when like the Baptist he warned the old world to "flee from the wrath to come." and ye believed him not—They did not reject him; nay, they "were willing for a season to rejoice in his light" ( :-); but they would not receive his testimony to Jesus. but the publicans and the harlots believed him—Of the publicans this is twice expressly recorded, Luke... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:18-46

C. Israel’s rejection of her King 21:18-22:46This section of Matthew’s Gospel presents Israel’s formal rejection of her Messiah. Jesus had made a formal presentation of Himself to the nation’s populace and leadership in the messianic capital with His triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-17). Jesus’ earlier rejection had taken place in rural Galilee (ch. 12). Now Matthew recorded Israel’s response. [Note: For more light on the connections that unite this pericope with the previous one, see Mark... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:28-32

The parable of the two sons 21:28-32This first parable condemned the conduct of these leaders. It showed that they condemned themselves by judging Jesus as they did. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:32

This verse links the parable with Jesus’ earlier words about the leaders’ response to John and His authority (Matthew 21:23-27). John had come preaching what was right, the way of righteousness. Israel’s leaders had not responded positively to his message. Even the repentance of Israel’s most despised citizens did not change their minds. It should have. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 21:32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:28-32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 21:28-32

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 21:23-32

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 21:32

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 21:31-32

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:32

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:18-46

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:28-32

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:32

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