Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
Study Helps
Interpretation
Notice Christ's disregard of the applause of men. those who are dead to the praises of men can bear their contempt.
Glossary
- Abraham Person
- Father of a multitude, son of Terah, named ( Gen. 11:27 ) before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises.