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A Masterful Reversal
Commentators describe Jesus's response not as an evasion, but as a masterful tactic. Instead of answering a question designed to trap Him, He posed a counter-question that turned the tables. Scholars like Spurgeon note this is a wise way to deal with insincere critics, carrying 'the war into the enemy's camp' and exposing the flaw in their own position.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:24–25
18th Century
Theologian
And Jesus answered, and so forth. Jesus was under no obligation to give them an answer. They knew well by what authority he did this. He h…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 21:24
One question (λογον ενα). Literally "one word" or "a word." The answer to Christ's word will give the answer to their query. The o…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:24
19th Century
Preacher
Yes, Jesus answered. His answers are always complete, but seldom what His foes expect. The quibblers of our day need not be in too great a hurry to…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:24
Jesus’ reply is masterly. He responds to their question with a question of his own (v.24), a common enough procedure in rabbinic debate. “John’s ba…
John Gill
On Matthew 21:24
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus answered and said to them
Not by replying directly to their question, but by putting another question to t…
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,