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He came to the second, and said likewise. He answered, `I go, sir,` but he didn`t go.
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A Portrait of False Religion
Commentators unanimously identify the second son with the religious leaders of Israel—the Scribes, Pharisees, and elders. They outwardly professed obedience to God, like the son saying, "I go, sir." However, their rejection of John the Baptist and Jesus proved their profession was empty, revealing a religion of words without true submission to God's will.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But what think ye? This was a way of speaking designed to direct them particularly to what He was saying, so that they might be self-convi…
19th Century
Anglican
I go, sir — The tone of outward respect, in contrast to the rude refusal of the elder son, is eminently characteristic of the surf…
Baptist
Those poor fallen women and degraded tax-gatherers practically said by their conduct, "We will not serve the Lord." Their past evil life had been a…
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In this parable, the older son says no, but repents and goes; the second son says yes, but does nothing. Who performs the Father’s will? The first.…
16th Century
Protestant
I, Sir.35 This phrase is borrowed from the Hebrew language; for when the Hebrews wish to offer their services and to declare th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he came to the second The Scribes and Pharisees, by the ministry of John the Baptist, Christ, and his apostles also:
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Parables that give reproof speak plainly to the offenders and judge them out of their own mouths. The parable of the two sons sent to work in the v…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, they reprehend by questioning. And firstly, the questioning is related; and secondly, the refutation is related, where it is said,
