Luke 20:1-8
CHAPTER 20
Lu 20:1-19. The Authority of Jesus Questioned, and His Reply--Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen.
(See on Mt 21:23.) 2. these things--particularly the clearing of the temple. 4. baptism of John--his whole ministry and mission, of which baptism was the seal. 5. Why then believed ye him not?--that is, in his testimony to Jesus, the sum of his whole witness. 7. could not tell--crooked, cringing hypocrites! No wonder Jesus gave you no answer (Mt 7:6). But what dignity and composure does our Lord display as He turns their question upon themselves!
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