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When the season of the fruits drew near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruits.
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The Servants are the Prophets
All commentators agree that the 'servants' sent by the landowner represent the Old Testament prophets. God (the landowner) sent these prophets to the leaders of Israel (the husbandmen) to call them to account and collect the 'fruits' of righteousness, justice, and faithfulness that were due to Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And when the time of the fruit drew near, etc. The time of gathering the fruit. The vineyard was let out, probably for a part of the fruit…
His servants (τους δουλους αυτου). These slaves are distinguished from
the husbandmen (γεωργο, workers of …
19th Century
Anglican
When the time of the fruit drew near — We must be content with following the general meaning of the parable, as we cannot find an …
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Baptist
The householder waited until nearly the full time when he could expect a return. The time of the fruit drew near, and since the husbandmen sent him…
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the time of the fruit drew near. Of gathering the fruit, when it was ripe, and might be eaten, or profit made of…
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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,
