They watched him (παρατηρησαντες). First aorist active participle of παρατηρεω, a common Greek verb to watch on the side or insidi…

And they watched him.—See Notes on Matthew 22:15-22 and Mark 12:13-17.

And sent forth spies.—The noun is, again, one of St…

St. Cyril of Alexandria: Realizing the parable was spoken about them, it would have been fitting for the rulers of the Jews to…

And they watched him
What he said, and what he did, and where he went, that they might take an advantage against him…

Those who are most crafty in their designs against Christ and his gospel cannot hide them. He did not give a direct answer but reproved them for at…