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A Calculated Attack
Commentators agree that when the chief priests and elders questioned Jesus, it was not out of genuine curiosity. They came as a formal delegation from the Sanhedrin, not to learn, but to challenge and trap Him. Their question was a hostile reaction to His cleansing of the temple and His authoritative teaching, which threatened their power.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:23
18th Century
Theologian
When he was come into the temple. That is, probably, into the inner court; the court of the Israelites. They took this opportunity when he…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:23
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus knew that these men came to him for no good purpose, angry that they were so willing only to try and trip him up in his speech. He was always…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:23
Jesus’ teaching takes place in the “temple courts,” probably in one of the porticos surrounding the Court of the Gentiles. The chief priests and th…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 21:23
16th Century
Theologian
By what authority do you do these things? As the other schemes and open attempts to attack Christ had not succeeded, the priests and s…
John Gill
On Matthew 21:23
17th Century
Pastor
And when he was come into the temple
The day following the cursing the fig tree: for the withering of it, and the no…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:23–27
17th Century
Minister
As our Lord now openly appeared as the Messiah, the chief priests and scribes were greatly offended, especially because he exposed and removed the …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 21:23–46
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, they reprehend by questioning. And firstly, the questioning is related; and secondly, the refutation is related, where it is said,