Parable of the wicked husbandmen in the vineyard, and the simile of the corner-stone.
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Luke 20:9-19
The Pulpit Commentary on Luke 20:9-19
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 20:1-47EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 20:1-19Christ's collision with the Sanhedrin. We have studied Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and his cleansing of the temple. And now we have to notice the interruptions to which he was subjected as he improved his la…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Luke 20:9-19Christ spake this parable against those who resolved not to own his authority, though the evidence of it was so full. How many resemble the Jews who murdered the prophets and crucified Christ, in their enmity to God, an…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Husbandmen and the VineyardTHE HUSBANDMEN AND THE VINEYARD. Christ spoke this parable against those who were resolved not to own his authority, though the evidence of it was ever so full and convincing; and it comes very seasonably to show that b…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 20:9A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen. Under a very thin parabolic veil, Jesus foretells the awful tragedy of the next few days. He adopts a well-known imagery, and seems to say, "Listen to Is…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 20:10-12He sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard. After the pains and care bestowed upon the vineyard, that is, after the many mighty works done in Israel's behalf, the Lord of…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 20:13Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do! I will send my beloved son. The guilt of the husbandmen who acted as vine-dressers here reached its highest measure. The words represented here by Jesus as spoken by…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 20:14But when the husbandmen saw him; they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. The husbandmen are represented as knowing the son and heir. Nor can we…Joseph S. Exell and contributors