But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
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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.