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For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn`t believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. When you saw it, you didn`t even repent afterward, that you might believe him.
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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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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…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
In the way of righteousness — The term seems to be used in a semi-technical sense, expressing the aspect of righteousness that the…
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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…
This verse links the parable to the preceding story, where the importance of believing John has already been established (vv.23–27). John preached …
16th Century
Protestant
For John came. As John was a faithful servant of God, whatever he taught, Christ ascribes to God Himself. It might have been more…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For John came unto you in a way of righteousness He had a commission from God; he was no impostor; the doctrine he t…
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,
