Luk 20:16 | JFB | STEP | 16. He shall come, &c.-- This answer was given by the Pharisees themselves ( ), thus pronouncing their own righteous doom. Matthew alone ( ) gives the naked application, that "the kingdom of God should be taken from them, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof"--the great evangelical community of the faithful, chiefly Gentiles. God forbid-- His whole meaning now bursting upon them.

‏ Luke 20:16

16. He shall come, &c.--This answer was given by the Pharisees themselves (Mt 21:41), thus pronouncing their own righteous doom. Matthew alone (Mt 21:43) gives the naked application, that "the kingdom of God should be taken from them, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof"--the great evangelical community of the faithful, chiefly Gentiles.

God forbid--His whole meaning now bursting upon them.