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The Vineyard is Israel
Commentators agree that Jesus is using a well-known symbol from the Old Testament (Isaiah 5:1–7). The vineyard represents the nation of Israel, the owner is God the Father, and the tenant farmers are the religious leaders entrusted with Israel's spiritual care. This context makes the parable a direct indictment of them.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 12:1
He began to speak unto them in parables (ηρξατο αυτοις εν παραβολαις λαλειν). Mark's common idiom again. He does not mean that thi…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 12:1
19th Century
Bishop
And he began to speak to them by parables.—See Notes on Matthew 21:33-36. The parable which, like that of the Sower, and …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 12:1
Mark does not identify who Jesus’ hearers were, though they were probably the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders (cf. 11:27). T…
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John Gill
On Mark 12:1
17th Century
Pastor
And he began to speak unto them by parables
As of the two sons the father bade go to work in the vineyard; and of th…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 12:1–12
17th Century
Minister
Christ showed in parables that he would set aside the Jewish church. It is sad to think what contemptible treatment God's faithful ministers have r…