And the remnant, etc. That is, a part made light of it, and treated it with silent contempt, and coolly went about their business…

Entreated them spitefully — The Greek word implies the wanton infliction of outrage. The parable at this stage looks forward as we…

Saying, Tell them, which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto…

St. John Chrysostom: Since He had said, And it shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof, He now p…

The scene turns violent. Some of those invited treat the king’s messengers outrageously. Enraged, the king sends his army, destroys the murderers, …

And the remnant took his servants They that went to their several worldly callings and occupations of life, troubled them…

The provision made for perishing souls in the gospel is represented by a royal feast made by a king, with great liberality, on the marriage of his …

It was said above that Christ’s persecutors were provoked to kill Him for three reasons: His glory, His wisdom (by which He was confounding them), …