‏ 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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