Matthew 21:24-46

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 21:46

They feared the multitude. They did not dare to lay violent hands on Jesus in the presence of the excited crowd, which would have withstood any such attack at this moment. A Prophet (see Matthew 21:11 ). If they did not recognize him as Messiah, they regarded him as one inspired by God, and having a Divine mission. This accounts for the joyful acquiescence of the Pharisaical party in the offer of Judas, when he proposed to betray his Master in the absence of the multitude read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:23-27

See also Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-9.Matthew 21:23When he was come into the temple - That is, probably, into the inner court - the court of the Israelites.They took this opportunity of questioning him on this subject when he was not surrounded by the multitude.By what authority ... - There was a show of propriety in this question. He was making great changes in the affairs of the temple, and they claimed the right to know why this was done, contrary to their permission. He was not “a priest;” he... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:33-46

The parable of the vineyard - This is also recorded in Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19.Matthew 21:33Hear another parable - See the notes at Matthew 13:3.A certain householder - See the notes at Matthew 20:1.Planted a vineyard - A place for the cultivation of grapes. It is often used to represent the church of God. as a place cultivated and valuable. Judea was favorable to vines, and the figure is frequently used, therefore, in the sacred writers. See Matthew 20:1. It is used here to represent the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 21:23-27

Matthew 21:23-27. When he was come into the temple, the chief priests came Who thought he violated their right: And the elders of the people Probably, members of the sanhedrim, to whom that title most properly belonged: which is the more probable, as they were the persons under whose cognizance the late action of Christ, in purging the temple, would naturally fall. These, with the chief priests, seem purposely to have appeared in a considerable company, to give the more weight to what they... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 21:33

Matthew 21:33. Hear another parable In which you are very nearly concerned, as your own consciences must quickly tell you. In the preceding parable of the two sons, our Lord convicted the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders, of absolute disobedience to God, their heavenly Father, notwithstanding all their fair speeches and smooth promises: here he rises upon them, and shows them, as in a glass, the high privileges they enjoyed; and their exceeding great ingratitude, that, if... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 21:34-39

Matthew 21:34-39. And when the time of fruit drew near And a return was to be made to the proprietor from the profits of the vineyard, which was only let out to these husbandmen, that they might render to him duly the fruits agreed on, namely, those of gratitude, love, and obedience; he sent his servants His extraordinary messengers, the prophets, to demand and receive those fruits; to instruct, exhort, and, when necessary, to reprove these occupiers of the vineyard. And the husbandmen ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 21:40-41

Matthew 21:40-41. When the Lord cometh Armed with a power which they will be utterly unable to resist, What will he do unto these husbandmen Who had been so treacherous and cruel? With a view to their stronger conviction, he refers it to themselves to judge in this case. For God’s proceedings are so unexceptionable, there needs only an appeal to sinners themselves concerning the equity of them. They say, (for how could they with any decency say otherwise?) He will miserably destroy... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 21:42-43

Matthew 21:42-43. Jesus saith unto them Luke says, εμβλεψας αυτοις , ειπε , having looked on them, namely, with great compassion and solemnity in his countenance, he said, Did ye never read, or never reflect upon this remarkable passage in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders refused, &c.? As if he had said, If the vineyard is not to be taken from you and given to others, what is the meaning of these words? Do they not plainly foretel that the Messiah shall be rejected by... read more

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