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A Righteous Messenger
Commentators explain that when Jesus says John came "in the way of righteousness," it signifies the total legitimacy of John's ministry. His commission was from God, his doctrine was pure, and his life was blameless. This meant the religious leaders had no valid excuse for rejecting his call to repentance.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:28–32
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 21:32
In the way of righteousness (εν οδω δικαιοσυνης). In the path of righteousness. Compare the two ways in Mt 7:13,14 and "the way of…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:28–32
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:32
This verse links the parable to the preceding story, where the importance of believing John has already been established (vv.23–27). John preached …
John Calvin
On Matthew 21:32
16th Century
Theologian
For John came. As John was a faithful servant of God, whatever he taught, Christ ascribes to God Himself. It might have been more…
John Gill
On Matthew 21:32
17th Century
Pastor
For John came unto you in a way of righteousness
He had a commission from God; he was no impostor; the doctrine he t…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:28–32
17th Century
Minister
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…
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,