Matthew 21:45
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When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them.
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And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables--referring to that of the Two Sons and this one of the Wicked Husbandmen. they perceived that he spake of them.
Open source ↗21:45 This explanation fits with Matthew’s theme of God’s judgment on the Jewish leaders who misled the people of Israel (see 23:13-15).
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When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.
One of the experts in the law told Him, “Teacher, when You say these things, You insult us as well.”
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