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The Fear of Man
The religious leaders' primary concern was not truth, but public opinion. Commentators highlight that their fear of the crowd, who revered John the Baptist as a prophet, paralyzed them. They were afraid of riots or even being stoned. This reveals a critical spiritual danger: prioritizing human approval and self-preservation over faithfulness to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:26
18th Century
Theologian
We fear the people. They feared that the people would stone them (Luke 20:6). Such an unpopular sentiment as professing that a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:24–27
19th Century
Preacher
He carried the war into the enemy's camp. He answered his accusers by asking them a question which they could not answer in either way without cond…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:26
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…
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John Gill
On Matthew 21:26
17th Century
Pastor
But if we shall say of men
They reasoned with themselves, that should they give their answer in this form, and say, …
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,