And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
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Interpretation
This parable plainly sets forth the sin and ruin of the Jewish nation; and what is spoken to convict them, is spoken to caution all that enjoy the privileges of the outward church. As men treat God's people, they would treat Christ himself, if he were with them.
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This thought runs through Matthew 21:42-46.