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"Hear another parable. There was a man who was a master of a household, who planted a vineyard, set a hedge about it, dug a winepress in it, built a tower, leased it out to farmers, and went into another country.
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God's Lavish Provision
Commentators unanimously highlight that the detailed setup of the vineyard—the protective hedge, the productive winepress, and the watchtower—is not accidental. Drawing from Isaiah 5, Jesus emphasizes that God provided Israel with every possible advantage, protection, and resource to thrive spiritually. This lavish care makes the tenants' later rebellion particularly heinous.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Hear another parable. (See Barnes on Matthew 13:3).
A certain householder. (See Barnes on Matthew 20:1).
Plante…
A hedge (φραγμον). Or fence as a protection against wild beasts.
Digged a winepress (ωρυξεν ληνον). Out of…
19th Century
Anglican
Which planted a vineyard — The frequent recurrence of this imagery during this period of our Lord’s ministry is significant ([Refe…
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Baptist
In this parable, a certain householder did all that could be done for his vineyard: it was well planted, enclosed with a hedge, provided with a win…
This parable is probably addressed not only to Jewish rulers (v.2) but to the crowds in the temple courts (though not excluding the rulers; cf. Lk …
16th Century
Protestant
Hear another parable. The words of Luke are somewhat different, for he says that Christ spoke to the people, while here the disco…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hear another parable
Which, though Luke says was spoken to the people, who were gathered around him, yet was direc…
This parable plainly sets forth the sin and ruin of the Jewish nation; and what is spoken to convict them is spoken to caution all who enjoy the pr…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, they reprehend by questioning. And firstly, the questioning is related; and secondly, the refutation is related, where it is said,
