Matthew 21:45

Matthew 21:45 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
• New International Version (NIV)When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus’ parables, they knew he was talking about them.
• English Standard Version (ESV)When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he was speaking about them.
• New Living Translation (NLT)When the leading priests and Pharisees heard this parable, they realized he was telling the story against them—they were the wicked farmers.

Context of Matthew 21:45

43“Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it. 44And whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.” Now when the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they perceived that He was speaking of them. 46But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they feared the multitudes, because they took Him for a prophet.

Matthew 21:45 word by word

Καὶ ἀκούσαντες οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ Φαρισαῖοι τὰς παραβολὰς αὐτοῦ ἔγνωσαν ὅτι περὶ αὐτῶν λέγει.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• whenἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• the chief priestsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the chief priestsἀρχιερεύςarchiereus · high-priestG749
• PhariseesΦαρισαῖοςPharisaios · PhariseeG5330
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• parablesπαραβολήparabolē · parableG3850
• they perceivedγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• he spakeλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• ofπερίperi · aboutG4012

Cross-references for Matthew 21:45

• Matthew 12:12Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”
• Luke 11:45Then one of the lawyers answered and said to Him, “Teacher, by saying these things You reproach us also.”
• Luke 20:19And the chief priests and the scribes that very hour sought to lay hands on Him, but they feared the people —for they knew He had spoken this parable against them.

Commentaries on Matthew 21:45

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 45The chief priests - perceived that he spoke of them - The most wholesome advice passes for an affront with those who have shut their hearts against the truth. When that which should lead to repentance only kindles the flame of malice and revenge, there is but little hope of the salvation of such persons.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 33-46Verses 33-46 The parable of the vineyard - This is also recorded in Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19. Matthew 21:33 Hear another parable - See the notes at Matthew 13:3. A certain householder - See the notes at Matthew 20:1. Planted a vineyard - A place for the cultivation of grapes. It is often used to represent the church of God. as a place cultivated and valuable. Judea was favorable to vines, and the figure is frequently used, therefore, in the sacred…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 33-46Verses 33-46 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. How can we, if faithful to his cause, expect a favourable reception from a wicked world, or from ungodly professors of Christianity! And let us ask ourselves, whether we who have the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 45This explanation fits with Matthew’s theme of God’s judgment on the Jewish leaders who misled the people of Israel (see Matthew 23:13–15).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4545. 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.Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 21:45

• Church
• Husbandman
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Pharisees
• Reproof

In the dictionaries

• Authority
• Daughter
• Grind
• Loose
• Move
• Presently
• Reverence
• Seat
• Thief
• Jesus Christ

Commentaries on Matthew 21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings