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What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the farmers, and will give the vineyard to others.
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A Prophecy of Judgment
Commentators explain that this verse is a direct prophecy. The destruction of the tenants is seen as a thinly veiled prediction of the judgment against Israel's unfaithful leadership, which many connect to the future destruction of Jerusalem. The parable's conclusion underscores the severe, capital consequences of rejecting God's Son.
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19th Century
Anglican
He will come and destroy the husbandmen. Saint Matthew reports the words as having been spoken by “the bystanders.” Here …
Jesus then drew out the meaning of the parable with a question and proceeded to answer it himself. His answer underscores the seriousness of the ac…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
What shall therefore the Lord of the vineyard do ? &c.] The Arabic and Ethiopic versions add, to them; that is, to t…
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Presbyterian
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…
