A hedge (φραγμον). Or fence as a protection against wild beasts.

Digged a winepress (ωρυξεν ληνον). Out of…

Hear another parable. (See Barnes on Matthew 13:3).

A certain householder. (See Barnes on Matthew 20:1).

Plante…

Which planted a vineyard — The frequent recurrence of this imagery during this period of our Lord’s ministry is significant ([Refe…

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…

St. John Chrysostom: The purpose of this further parable is to show that their guilt was heinous and unworthy of forgiveness. …

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 …

Hear another parable. The words of Luke are somewhat different, for he says that Christ spoke to the people, while here the disco…

Hear another parable

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…

Here, they reprehend by questioning. And firstly, the questioning is related; and secondly, the refutation is related, where it is said,