Matthew 23:37-39 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you that kill the prophets, and stone them which are sent to you… In this invective two things are to be considered, the rebellion of Jerusalem, in ver. 37; the punishment of this sin, ver. 38. Touching the rebellion itself, three things are set down — (1) the place and persons; (2) the degree and practice of rebellion; (3) the manner and form of their rebellion. In this example of Jerusalem's rebellion we learn many things. (a) The vileness of man's nature, and our violent proneness to sin. (b) To exercise ourselves in the duties of goodness, meekness, peace to all men. (c) Not to oppose ourselves against the ministers of God. (W. Perkins.) Parallel Verses KJV: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! |
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