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Envy Behind the Indignation
Commentators explain that the religious leaders' anger was not truly about proper temple conduct. It was fueled by envy of Jesus's popularity, fear of losing their authority, and rage that he was receiving messianic praise. They used the children's shouts as a convenient excuse to attack Jesus when they couldn't fault his miraculous works.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:15–16
18th Century
Theologian
When the Chief Priests. The chief men of the nation were envious of his popularity. They could not prevent it; but being determined to fin…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 21:15
The children (τους παιδας). Masculine and probably boys who had caught the enthusiasm of the crowd.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
Chief priests and scribes are always on the watch. Nothing that glorifies the Lord Jesus will escape their eyes. Expect no less in these times. If …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:15
The “chief priests and teachers of the law” express indignation, not so much at what he has done, as at the acclamation he is receiving for it. The…
John Calvin
On Matthew 21:15
16th Century
Theologian
When the chief priests and scribes saw. Luke relates that the Pharisees began to grumble while he was still on the road.17 It w…
John Gill
On Matthew 21:15
17th Century
Pastor
And when the chief priests and Scribes
The inveterate enemies of Christ; who upon hearing the shouts of the people a…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:12–17
17th Century
Minister
Christ found some of the courts of the temple turned into a market for cattle and things used in the sacrifices, and partly occupied by the money-c…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 21:1–22
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:
- In the first part, he relates Christ’s entrance into the world …