Matthew 12:14 Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.… Three particulars in which the Jews were favoured above the Ninevites. I. THEIR FORMER ADVANTAGES WERE GREATER. The Ninevites were idolaters; had no sacred history to rouse them to reflection; no law-giver like Moses; no judges like Samuel; no kings like David; no teachers like the prophets; no precious promises to inspire them with hope. II. THE MESSENGER SENT TO THEM WAS MORE ENCOURAGING. Nineveh was only threatened with destruction. The Jews were urged to reform. III. THE PREACHER WHO NOW ADDRESSED THEM WAS MORE WORTHY OF REGARD. Jonah was a man; had no compassion on Nineveh; wrought no miracle; had no power to forgive; suffered slightly; his example unworthy of imitation. Our privileges are greater than the Jews. "To whom much is given, of him much will be required." (F. J. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.WEB: But the Pharisees went out, and conspired against him, how they might destroy him. |
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