In the way of righteousness (εν οδω δικαιοσυνης). In the path of righteousness. Compare the two ways in Mt 7:13,14 and "the way of…

But what think ye? This was a way of speaking designed to direct them particularly to what He was saying, so that they might be self-convi…

In the way of righteousness — The term seems to be used in a semi-technical sense, expressing the aspect of righteousness that the…

Those poor fallen women and degraded tax-gatherers practically said by their conduct, "We will not serve the Lord." Their past evil life had been a…

St. Jerome: With this preface, the Lord brings forward a parable to convict them of their impiety and show them that the king…

This verse links the parable to the preceding story, where the importance of believing John has already been established (vv.23–27). John preached …

For John came. As John was a faithful servant of God, whatever he taught, Christ ascribes to God Himself. It might have been more…

For John came unto you in a way of righteousness
He had a commission from God; he was no impostor; the doctrine he t…

Parables that give reproof speak plainly to the offenders and judge them out of their own mouths. The parable of the two sons sent to work in the v…

Here, they reprehend by questioning. And firstly, the questioning is related; and secondly, the refutation is related, where it is said,