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The Servant as Prophet
Commentators widely agree that the servant in this parable represents the Old Testament prophets. God, the vineyard owner, sent these messengers to the leaders of Israel, the tenants, to call them to righteousness. This verse begins to recount the historical pattern of Israel's rejection of God's prophets, setting the stage for the parable's climax.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 12:2
At the season (τω καιρω). For fruits as in the end of the sentence.
A servant (δουλον). Bondslave. Matthew…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 12:2
19th Century
Bishop
A servant: The variations in the reports are, as has been said, few and slight, but it is worth noting that St. Mark speaks of “on…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 12:2
When harvest time came, the absentee landlord sent one of his servants to collect what was due him from the tenants. The payment was to be made in …
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John Gill
On Mark 12:2
17th Century
Pastor
And at the season he sent to the husbandman a servant ,
&c.] The Evangelist Matthew says, "when the time of the frui…
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…