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Barnes' Notes on Luke 19:26

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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For I say ... - These are the words of the “nobleman” declaring the principles on which he would distribute the rewards of his kingdom. But those mine enemies - By the punishment of those who would not that he should reign over them is denoted the ruin that was to come upon the Jewish nation for rejecting the Messiah, and also upon all sinners for not receiving him as their king. See the notes at the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:0. return to 'Top of Page'
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