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Matthew
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Again he sent other servants more than the former; and they did to them in like manner.
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This reveals the master’s patience in reaching out once more, hoping to lead the wrongdoers to repentance; however, they only amassed judgment in anticipation of the day of reckoning, as stated in Romans 2:5."},{"author-name":"John Chrysostom","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88ea76859f9f8e2ffd3ee_John%20Chrysostom.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"Consequently, God dispatched a second and a third messenger, so that the extent of their depravity and the nature of the One who sent them could be clearly unveiled."},{"author-name":"Ambrose of Milan","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88871ceef8c96e0998cd0_Ambrose%20of%20Milan.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"At the time of the fruit, as recorded in Matthew 21:34, He dispatched His servants. It is more appropriate to refer to it as ‘a time of fruit’ rather than ‘harvest,’ given that this vineyard yielded no fruit, no harvest, as the Lord lamented, “I expected it to bring forth good grapes, but it brought forth wild grapes” (Isaiah 5:2). His anguish was not expressed with the wine of joy or the spiritual essence but through the blood of the prophets. Jeremiah was thrown into a cistern, as stated in Jeremiah 38:6. The furnace of the Jews was not filled with wine, but with refuse. In this parable, the prophets are referenced, yet the stoning points to Nebuchadnezzar as indicated in 1 Kings 21:1-14. St. Ambrose's work “On Nebuchadnezzar” reflects on this character. Although no prophetic words from him remain, he exhibited a prophetic act, foreshadowing through his blood the many martyrs who would suffer for this vineyard. Who faced a brutal end? Isaiah, of course. Historical accounts suggest that he could have been manhandled into two pieces, as noted in the exposition of Psalm 118:3.44 and in Luke 10:122. The martyrdom of the prophet Isaiah is documented in the apocryphal text ‘Ascension of Isaiah’ (5:11-14). Despite this, such acts could not lead him to falter in his faith, diminish his resolve, or break the fortress of his spirit."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"Mark and Luke both recount the sending of three envoys, with one servant being dispatched first, followed by another, and then a third. However, this does not conflict with Matthew's account, which encompasses all these missions within two embassies. Matthew conveys a broader perspective, while the others provide more specific details, indicating that one servant represents all who were sent simultaneously. Regarding Mark's statement that those who struck him with stones \\"pierced his head,\\" some interpret this merely as an act of offense. Yet, I contend that \\"pierced his head\\" implies that they effectively crushed his head."},{"author-name":"Nicephoros (Theotokis)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8958407451968d9c204fb_Nicephoros%20(Theotokis).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":18,"exegesis-text":"False prophets, deceitful teachers, and corrupt leaders have mistreated the holy prophets. For instance, Micah faced physical assault from Zedekiah, son of Canaan (3 Sam. 22:24). Some prophets were even slain; Zechariah, for example, was murdered by Joash, the king of Judah, ‘between the church and the altar’ (Matthew 23:35). Others, like Jeremiah, were stoned by the people in Egypt (Epiph. Son of Pror.). Following these injustices, God sent additional prophets, many more than the first. The third group of these prophets is mentioned by the sacred Luke, who continued their work until the ministry of John the Baptist (Luke 20:15). This generation treated these prophets with the same contempt as the first, revealing a truly cruel and unrepentant heart. They not only rejected, disbelieved, and showed no reverence to the prophets sent by God, but they also mistreated, killed, and stoned them."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Despite the glaring injustice and malevolence, the patient owner of the vineyard sent a greater number of servants than before, yet they were treated in the same manner. No matter how frequently the master dispatched his servants, the treacherous vinedressers refused to acknowledge him and ruthlessly killed those he sent. It appeared that a moment for just retribution against the evil vinedressers had arrived, yet the landlord showed remarkable mercy. He reflected, “What shall I do?” and concluded that, although the wicked men had mistreated the servants, they might still honor his son."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The tenants of the vineyard mistreated the servant and offered him nothing in return. Upon sending another servant, the tenants again refused and harmed him grievously by striking his head with stones. A third servant was dispatched, only for him to be slain by the tenants as well. The owner, in his mercy, sent even more servants, yet each time the tenants yielded no harvest and continued to either assault or kill those sent to them. They needed to recall the persecution of the prophets, many of whom lost their lives, and how they similarly rejected the last Prophet, John the Baptist."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"He went on to share another parable, that of the disobedient vineyard workers who refused to yield the harvest of the vineyard. This vineyard, belonging to the Lord of Hosts, symbolized the house of Israel, with the Jewish nation being His cherished planting. The leaders and educators to whom the people were entrusted were expected to offer the fruits of the vineyard to the Lord. However, despite all the efforts made for His vineyard, there was little to no fruit, and possibly only wild produce. Unable to yield any fruit and unwilling to admit to their own unfruitfulness for which they bore responsibility, the vinedressers insulted, mistreated, injured, and murdered one messenger after another, all sent by the lord of the vineyard."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Through a similar prophetic discourse, the Lord further disclosed that due to their obstinacy and evil defiance, not just they alone, but the entire nation was forfeiting the privilege of entering the Messiah's realm. The fresh parable delivered to both the Pharisees and the people (Luke 20:9-19) was drawn from the imagery of a vineyard, which the Lord entrusted not for labor but assigned to certain workers, tasked with gathering its fruits. Despite His repeated attempts—sending messengers once, twice, and even thrice—the wicked tenants mistreated some, killed others, and stoned yet more. Ultimately, He sent His Son, yet they resolved to take His life as well in an effort to seize possession of their master's inheritance forcibly. They led Him away and executed Him outside the vineyard. This parable required no further interpretation, as those it concerned recognized the identity of the wicked tenants. It was also evident that when the Lord declined to address questions regarding His authority as the Messiah, He affirmed His title as the Son of the Master, thereby differentiating Himself from all the servants previously sent."}]}
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