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Luke 20:15

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What does Luke 20:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they cast him forth out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do unto them?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they cast him forth out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do unto them?
Luke 20:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12And he sent yet a third: and him also they wounded, and cast him forth.
13And the lord of the vineyard said, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; it may be they will reverence him.
14But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned one with another, saying, This is the heir; let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.
15And they cast him forth out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do unto them?
16He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
17But he looked upon them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?
18Every one that falleth on that stone shall be broken to pieces; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will scatter him as dust.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“So they cast him out of the vineyard, etc.] Rejected him as the Messiah, even denied that he was of the Jewish nation; said he was a Samaritan, and delivered him to the Gentiles that were without, and were aliens from the commonwealth of Israel; and at last had him without their city, and put him to death, as follows: and killed him; the Prince of life, the Lord of glory, and heir of all things; (see <440223>Acts 2:23,36 3:15 5:30 10:39) what therefore shall the Lord of the vineyard do unto them? the husbandmen, the chief priests, elders, Scribes, and Pharisees; at whose solicitations the life of his Son, and heir, was taken away; by which he must be greatly provoked and incensed.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“cast him out of the vineyard--(Compare Heb 13:11-13; Kg1 21:13; Joh 19:17).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this parable explained in the notes at Matthew 21:33-45. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they: Heb 13:12 What: Mat 21:37-40; Mar 12:6-9 Luke 20:16”
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