The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 21:46

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

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

HOMILETICS

More for Matthew 21:46

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 21:1-46Matthew 21:1-46 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe vast multitudes who came to his baptism thereby professed faith in his teaching. Hence the general expression, "All hold John as a prophet." The defeat of Herod's army in the war with Aretas, King of Arabia, was est…The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 21:1-46Matthew 21:1-46 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION Matthew Henry on Matthew 21:33-46Matthew 21:33-46 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThis parable plainly sets forth the sin and ruin of the Jewish nation; and what is spoken to convict them, is spoken to caution all that enjoy the privileges of the outward church. As men treat God's people, they would…The Parable of the Wicked HusbandmenMatthew 21:33-46 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE PARABLE OF THE WICKED HUSBANDMEN. This parable plainly sets forth the sin and ruin of the Jewish nation; they and their leaders are the husbandmen here; and what is spoken for conviction to them, is spoken for cauti…The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 21:33-46Matthew 21:33-46 · The Pulpit CommentaryParable of the vineyard let out to husbandmen. (Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19.)The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 21:33-46Matthew 21:33-46 · The Pulpit CommentaryGoodness and severity. In this parable Jesus sets forth the privileges, the sins, and the impending ruin of the Jewish people. It brings before us for our admonition— I. WHAT THE LORD DID FOR HIS PEOPLE. 1. He became a…

commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 21:1-46EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 21:1-46The vast multitudes who came to his baptism thereby professed faith in his teaching. Hence the general expression, "All hold John as a prophet." The defeat of Herod's army in the war with Aretas, King of Arabia, was est…Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryMatthew Henry on Matthew 21:33-46This parable plainly sets forth the sin and ruin of the Jewish nation; and what is spoken to convict them, is spoken to caution all that enjoy the privileges of the outward church. As men treat God's people, they would…Matthew Henry commentaryThe Parable of the Wicked HusbandmenTHE PARABLE OF THE WICKED HUSBANDMEN. This parable plainly sets forth the sin and ruin of the Jewish nation; they and their leaders are the husbandmen here; and what is spoken for conviction to them, is spoken for cauti…Matthew Henry commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 21:33-46Parable of the vineyard let out to husbandmen. (Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19.)Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 21:33-46Goodness and severity. In this parable Jesus sets forth the privileges, the sins, and the impending ruin of the Jewish people. It brings before us for our admonition— I. WHAT THE LORD DID FOR HIS PEOPLE. 1. He became a…Joseph S. Exell and contributors