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and the rest grabbed his servants, and treated them shamefully, and killed them.
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From Indifference to Violence
Commentators observe a progression of sin in the parable. While some people simply ignored the king's invitation due to worldly distractions, this verse describes a more malicious group. Their rejection wasn't passive indifference but active, violent hostility, demonstrating the deepest level of rebellion against the king.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the remnant, etc. That is, a part made light of it, and treated it with silent contempt, and coolly went about their business…
19th Century
Anglican
Entreated them spitefully — The Greek word implies the wanton infliction of outrage. The parable at this stage looks forward as we…
Baptist
Saying, Tell them, which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto…
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The scene turns violent. Some of those invited treat the king’s messengers outrageously. Enraged, the king sends his army, destroys the murderers, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the remnant took his servants They that went to their several worldly callings and occupations of life, troubled them…
The provision made for perishing souls in the gospel is represented by a royal feast made by a king, with great liberality, on the marriage of his …
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13th Century
Catholic
It was said above that Christ’s persecutors were provoked to kill Him for three reasons: His glory, His wisdom (by which He was confounding them), …
