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A Calculated Lie
The religious leaders' claim "We know not" was a deliberate falsehood. Commentators unanimously agree they were caught in a trap. Admitting John the Baptist's authority was from God would force them to accept Jesus' authority, while denying it would enrage the public. They chose to lie, revealing their fear of man and political maneuvering over a love for truth.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:27
18th Century
Theologian
We cannot tell. This was a direct falsehood. They could have told; and it should have been, we will not tell. There was no reason…
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 21:27
The equivocation of the Jewish leaders gives Jesus a reason for refusing to answer their question. The Sanhedrin, of course, were required to check…
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John Gill
On Matthew 21:27
17th Century
Pastor
And they answered Jesus and said, we cannot tell
They saw the dilemma they were brought into; they chose rather ther…
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,