Mark 12:1

“And he began to speak unto them by parables, etc..] As of the two sons the father bid go to work in the vineyard; and of the planting of a vineyard, and letting it out to husbandmen, as here; though the latter is only related by this evangelist, yet both are by Matthew. This was not the first time of his speaking by parables to the people, though it might be the first time he spake in this way to the chief priests and elders, and who are particularly designed in them. A certain man planted a vineyard. The Persic version adds, “with many trees”: that is, with vines, though sometimes other trees, as fig trees, were planted in vineyards; (see <421306>Luke 13:6). This man is, by the Evangelist…”

“CHRIST'S PROPHECY OF THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM, AND WARNINGS SUGGESTED BY IT TO PREPARE FOR HIS SECOND COMING. ( = Mat. 24:1-51; Luke 21:5-36). (Mark 13:1-37) And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him--The other Evangelists are less definite. "As some spake," says Luke (Luk 21:5); "His disciples came to Him," says Matthew (Mat 24:2). Doubtless it was the speech of one, the mouthpiece, likely, of others. Master--Teacher. see what manner of stones and what buildings are here--wondering probably, how so massive a pile could be overthrown, as seemed implied in our Lord's last words regarding it. JOSEPHUS, who gives a minute account of the wonderful structure,…”

“See this parable explained in the notes at Matthew 21:33-46. See this parable explained in the notes at Matthew 21:33-46. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Mat 21:43; Luk 20:9. Mark 12:10”

“12:1-12 The events of 11:27–12:44 all take place in the Temple (see 11:27; 13:1). This story (literally parable) is intimately tied to the previous question about Jesus’ authority (11:27-33) by the introductory words, Then Jesus began teaching them. This parable is an extended reply by Jesus to the religious leaders. • Jesus intended his audience to interpret this parable in light of Isa 5:1-7, a similar story of someone planting a vineyard, building a lookout tower, putting a fence around the vineyard, and digging a pit for a wine vat. A similar question is asked: What do you suppose the owner of the vineyard will do? (Mark 12:9; cp. Isa 5:4). Isaiah specifically identifies the vineyard as…”

“he began: Mar 4:2, Mar 4:11-13, Mar 4:33, Mar 4:34; Eze 20:49; Mat 13:10-15, Mat 13:34, Mat 13:35, Mat 21:28-33, Mat 22:1-14; Luk 8:10, Luk 22:9 A certain: Mat 21:33-40; Luk 20:9-15 planted: Psa 80:8-16; Isa 5:1-4; Jer 2:21; Luk 13:6-9; Joh 15:1-8; Rom 11:17-24 and set: Neh 9:13, Neh 9:14; Psa 78:68, Psa 78:69, Psa 147:19, Psa 147:20; Eze 20:11, Eze 20:12, Eze 20:18-20; Act 7:38, Act 7:46, Act 7:47; Rom 3:1, Rom 3:2, Rom 9:4, Rom 9:5 and let: Sol 8:11, Sol 8:12; Isa 7:23 and went: Mar 13:34; Mat 25:14; Luk 15:13, Luk 19:12 Mark 12:2”