Matthew 22:6

“And the remnant took his servants, etc.] They that went to their several worldly callings and occupations of life, troubled themselves no further about the Messiah, his doctrines and ordinances; but others of them were more spiteful and injurious: they not only slighted the message, and took no notice of the invitation, but also abused the messengers; some of the servants they laid hold upon, and put them in the common prison, and detained them there a while; as they did the apostles quickly after our Lord’s ascension, particularly Peter and John: and entreated them spitefully; gave them very hard words, and reproachful language; menacing and threatening them what they would do to them, if…”

“And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully--insulted them. and slew them--These are two different classes of unbelievers: the one simply indifferent; the other absolutely hostile--the one, contemptuous scorners; the other, bitter persecutors.”

“And the remnant ... - That is, a part made light of it; treated it with silent contempt, and coolly went about their business. The others were not satisfied with that, but showed positive malignity. Some sinners seem to be well satisfied by merely neglecting religion; others proceed against it with open violence and bitter malice. Entreated them spitefully - Used harsh and opprobrious words. Reviled and abused them. This was done because they hated and despised the king. So sinners often abuse and calumniate ministers of religion because they themselves hate God, and can in no way else show their hatred so well. return to 'Top of Page'”

“the remnant: Mat 5:10-12, Mat 10:12-18, Mat 10:22-25, Mat 21:35-39, Mat 23:34-37; Joh 15:19, Joh 15:20, Joh 16:2, Joh 16:3; Act 4:1-3, Act 5:40, Act 5:41, Act 7:51-57, Act 8:1; Th1 2:14, Th1 2:15 Matthew 22:7”