EVERY MAN'S WORK SHALL BE MADE MANIFEST: FOR THE DAY SHALL DECLARE IT, BECAUSE 1 No. 76.-East of Jordan, near the ford opposite to Jericho.-Matt. xx. 1-16.* For the kingdom of heaven is like unto-a-man that is an-housholder, which went2 out early in-the-morning to-hire labourers into his vineyard. And when-he-had-agreed 3 with the labourers for a-penny a day, he-sent them into his vineyard. And he-went-out 4 about the third hour, and-saw others standing idle in the market-place, and-' said '-untothem; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I-will-give you. And they SCRIPTURE ILLUSTRATIONS. Mt. xx. 1. For, &c. This marks an intimate connection between the parable which follows, with what our Lord had just before said respecting rewards, xix. 27-.9, § 75, p. 228-He had spoken both of a reward in this life, and of another in the life to come; and had concluded with the saying, ver. 30, § ib. p. 230, which, at the close of the parable, is repeated in nearly the same words, ver. 16, p. 233, infra. early in the morning-To the Jews it was said, Jer. vii. 25, Since the day that your fathers_came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them :'-The Jews were also the first called under the gospel dispensation, Ac. xiii. 46, Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.' labourers The ministers of the gospel, more especially, are labourers in the Lord's vineyard: 1 Co. iii. 9, For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry,'-Christians generally are, as having the hope of a blessed resurrection, to be found diligent in the work of God; xv. 58, Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.'-See also He. vi. 9-12. vineyard-see on Lu. xiii. 6, 7, § 64, p. 174; also the parable of the vineyard let out to husbandmen, Mt. xxi. 33, § 84, p. 236. o'clock. 2. penny a day-Sufficient, even in a time of famine, to provide daily bread for one or more persons, according to the kind of grain made use of, Rev. vi. 6. 3. the third hour-nine o'clock, a.m. The hour at which our Lord was crucified, Mk. xv. 25, And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.' And the day of Pentecost, whereby the disciples were enabled same as that in which the Spirit descended on the to labour in the Lord's vineyard; and declare to all, in their various languages, the wonderful works of God, Ac. ii. 15, For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day." idle-Pr. xix. 15, Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.'-Abundance of idleness is mentioned among the characteristics of Sodom, Eze. xvi. 49. market-place-a place used, it would seem, for idling and play, as well as for business, ch. xi. 16, &c., § 29, p. 226 In that at Athens, Paul employed himself in the work unto which he had been called, Ac. xvii. 17. Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.' 4. Go ye, &c.-Ec. ix. 10, Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might;' &c.-Jesus himself gave an example of diligence, in doing the work of God, Jno. ix. 4, § 55, p. 109. whatsoever is right-Mt. vi. 33, § 19, p. 136, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.' -He. vi. 10, For God is not unrighteous to forget NOTES. Early in the morning. Correspondent to our six Mt. xx. 1. The kingdom of heaven is like. That is, makers, without meat, drink, or other courtesy dethe manner of God's proceeding in his kingdom re-manded,' had one penny per day! In 1314 the pay sembles that of an housholder. This parable is of a chaplain to the Scotch bishops, who were then found, though with a widely-extended application, prisoners in England, was three halfpence per day. in the Jerusalem Talmud. At that time twenty-four eggs were sold for a penny; a pair of shoes for fourpence; a fat goose for twopence halfpenny; a hen for a penny; eight bushels of wheat for two shillings; and a fat ox for six shillings and eightpence! In 1336, wheat per quarter was two shillings; a fat sheep, sixpence; a fat goose, twopence; and a pig, a penny.-A. C. 3-5. The third, sixth, and ninth hour. Answering to our nine, twelve, and three o'clock. 3. Idle. i. e., unemployed. 2. ix invapíov, at or for a denarius.' The denarius, which was equivalent to the Greek drachma, was then the usual wages of a labourer, and the pay of a soldier, equal to about sevenpence halfpenny of our money. See Greswell, Vol. V. p. 383. In 1351 the price of labour was regulated in this country by parliament: corn weeders and hay In the market-place. sv rn ayopa. A place where the markets, judgments, and orations were held, and PRACTICAL REFLECTIONS. Mt. xx. 1, 2. Let us, as invited by God, labour in his vineyard; and we shall assuredly get our wages; we shall experience that in the keeping of his commandments there is great reward, Ps. xix. 11. [3-5 ver. It may be that we have not only been idle in the work of God, but have been actively engaged in the service of sin. Let us both 'cease to do evil;' and 'learn to do well,' Is. i. 16, .7. And let us especially learn to put confidence in God; to have experience of his grace, and to follow the example of his goodness.] This is a remarkable occasion of an omission, where St. Mark stops short on the very verge of a long and interesting parable, subioined by our Lord, in explanation of the last sentence which he does record.'Greswell, Vol. I. p. 32. The scene of this parable was probably Peræa; and the time as probably was morning. For Peræa, which was rich in vineyards (B. Jud. iii. iii. 3); not the plain of Jericho, where none were planted; was much the most likely to suggest the parable on the spot: and the time of the parable itself is laid in the spring of the year, and on the morning of some day; both which things would also be true of our Saviour's journey if he was now only one day's journey distant from Jerusalem, and preparing to renew his progress dua pat, that is, with sunrise in the day. 'I infer, then, that the question of the Pharisees was put towards the close of one day, and that the proceedings of another are specified with the resumption of the journey, and the application of the Ruler directly after. If our Saviour was at this very time at the ford of Bethabara, only 210 stades distant from Jerusalem, or even further off, by setting out in the morning at the ordinary time of commencing a journey in the East, and travelling leisurely at the rate of only two or three miles to the hour, he might yet pass through Jericho, and stop with Zacchæus, before the ninth hour of the day, within three or four Roman miles of Jerusalem....this was the Friday before Passion week; or one day before he actually arrived at Bethany; and seven days, or exactly one week, before he suffered.'-Ibid. Vol. II. p. 543. VOL. II.] JUDGE YE WHAT I SAY.-1 Cor. x. 15. [231 IT SHALL BE REVEALED BY FIRE; AND THE FIRE SHALL TRY EVERY MAN'S WORK OF WHAT SORT IT IS.-1 Cor. iii. 13. LET US, AS UNDER THE EYE OF OUR DIVINE MASTER, OBTAIN AND COMMUNICATE WHAT GOOD WE CAN, AND WE NEED NEVER BE IDLE. MATT. XX. 5-12. 5 went-their-way. Again he-went-out about the-sixth and ninth hour, and-did likewise. 6 And about the eleventh hour he-went-out, and-found others standing idle, and saith 7 unto-them, Why stand-ye here all the day idle? They-say unto-him, Because no-man hath-hired us. He-saith unto-them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is 8 right, that shall-ye-receive. So when- even was -come, the lord of-the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last 9 unto the first. And when-they-came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they10 received every-man a-penny. But when-the first-came, they-supposed that they11 should-have-received more; and they likewise received every-man a-penny. And when12 they-had-received it, they-murmured against the good-man-of-the-house, saying, These SCRIPTURE ILLUSTRATIONS. your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.'-Col. iv. 1, Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.' Mt. xx. 4. Note that those who were first hired, stipulated for a certain amount of wages, ver. 2, supra; those who are afterwards introduced into the vineyard, are upon the terms of free grace-see ver. 4-7. 5. sixth the hour at which Peter, upon going on the housetop to pray, fell into a trance, and received a commission to open the kingdom of heaven to the Gentiles, in the case of Cornelius and his company, Ac. x. 9. ninth hour-the hour of prayer,' Ac. iii. 1: probably that at which Paul, when praying in the temple, fell into a trance, and heard the Lord saying unto him, xxii. 21, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles." 8. when even was come-The law directed that labourers should be paid their wages at the close of each day, Le. xix. 13; De. xxiv. 15. steward-In the morning of the resurrection, the reward is not thus given, through another; but by the Lord in person.-See the parable of the Talents, ch. xxv. 14-30, § 86, p. 347-comp. also Lu. xix. 12-27, § 80, p. 248, and Parallelism,' ADDENDA, p. 251. give them their hire-The Master hath said, Lu. 1.7, § 60, p. 142, the labourer is worthy of his hire.' the last those hired at the eleventh hour - see ver. 6, 7. 11. murmured The children of Israel were remarkable for their murmuring, Ex. xvi. 2; xvii. 2; Nu. xiv. 2, 29; xvi. 41; Eze. xviii. 29, Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the LORD is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal?'-The elder brother, who in the parable represented the Jew, murmured at the kind reception given to the repentant prodigal, Lu. xv. 28-30, $ 68, p. 194-Even the Jewish believers murmured, on account of the Gentiles being upon equal terms, admitted into the christian church, Ac. xi. 1-3; Rom. xi. 28-The apostle, in warning against following the example of ancient Israel, says, 1 Co. x. 10, Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.' NOTES. all the public business was transacted; where espe- Those hired at the eleventh hour may represent either the Gentiles, called long after the Jews, or those called late in life.-Bens. 7. Whatsoever is right. Thus all, except the first, trusted their lord's kindness or grace as to wages. [8. So when even was come. The penny a day does not seem to refer to the reward to be received in the Why stand ye, &c. Before a large mosque in Ha-morning of the resurrection, but the necessary daily madan, is a maidan or square, which serves as a provision which God now makes for those that are market-place. Here we observed, every morning before the sun rose, that a numerous band of peasants engaged in his service.] were collected with spades in their hands, waiting, as they informed us, to be hired for the day to work in the surrounding fields: this struck us as a happy illustration of our Saviour's parable.-Morier. Steward. T тpóny. A servant generally answering to the Roman procurator; but as said of agriculture, corresponding to the Latin villicus and our bailiff. PRACTICAL REFLECTIONS. Mt. xx. 5. Let us not be as hirelings doing the work of the Lord grudgingly; but be joined unto him according to the terms of free grace. [6 ver. The question may well be put, 'Why stand ye here all the day idle? Is there not work enough to be done? Is there not something to learn of the word of God, and of his works in creation and providence? something to do, not only for the improvement of our own minds, but for the implanting of gracious principles, and the cultivation of the virtues, in our own souls, and in the souls of others? some offences to be removed; some kindnesses to be performed; some little ones that we can cherish; some feeble ones that we can help and encourage; some sorrowful ones that we can sympathise with and comfort? And see margin.] [7 ver. Few of us can say that no man hath hired us. For a miserable pittance many have sold themselves to work iniquity, and have been rewarded with disappointment and misery; but he who is rightfully our Lord, hath not only been willing to receive us into his service, where we should have been better an hundred-fold; He hath even paid the price of our redemption with his own blood; and though we have often resisted the offers of his grace, he is now at the eleventh hour willing to receive us into his service, preparatory to our enjoyment of his everlasting kingdom. Let us now at last trust him, and learn to do his will.] 2321 [8 ver., &c. The reward here spoken of is not the eter nal reward, to be enjoyed in the morning of the resurrection, and to be given by the Master personally. It is his providential dealing with his people-their daily hire, received in this life-that Divine succour, which those who have but lately entered the vineyard, who have the deepest sense of their own unworthiness, and of the Divine grace, are often the first to receive. These stand the most in need; and by shewing extraordinary favour to such, God is trying the tempers of his other servants, who, if they have not learned to follow their Lord, will hardly be able to say in every such case, THY WILL BE DONE' Those that rejoice in seeing others preferred before themselves, and who thankfully receive what, when, and how, the Lord is pleased to bestow; those who have learned to love his service better than their hire; and who love their neighbour as themselves; these are they in whom the Master delights; and to whom he will never say, Take that thine is, and go thy way:'] 10 ver. Those who make a bargain with God, giving him so much work for so much wages, need not be disappointed should they receive no more than others -no more than what was promised them. The best of us, however, have received a great deal more than we can justly claim. [11, 2 ver. Let not those who have early and long laboured in the Lord's service, look with an enrions BELOVED FOR THE FATHERS' SAKES.-Rom. xi 28. [VOL. II. HOLY GHOST.-Rom. xiv. 17. MEAT AND DRINK; BUT RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND PEACE, AND JOY IN THE THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NOT SHALL THE THING FORMED SAY TO HIM THAT FORMED IT, WHY HAST THOU MADE ME THUS ?-Rom. ix. 20. MATT. xx. 13-.6. last have-wrought but one hour, and thou-hast-made them equal unto-us, which have13 borne the burden and heat of-the day. But he answered one of-them, and-said, Friend, 14 I-do-thee no-wrong: didst-not-thou-agree-with me for-a-penny? Take that thine is, 15 and go-thy-way: I-will give unto-this last, even as unto-thee. Is-it-not -lawful for-me 16 to-do what I-will with mine-own? Is thine eye evil rovnpos, because I am good? So the last shall-be first, and the first last: for many be called KλnTo, but few chosen εκλεκτοι. SCRIPTURE ILLUSTRATIONS. Mt. xx. 12. equal unto us-The disciples are, by love, to serve one another, in place of grudging to see others more highly favoured, Lu. xxii. 21-.7, § 87, p. 375. burden and heat of the day-Paul, who was more abundant in labour and suffering than all the other apostles, 1 Co. xv. 10; 2 Co. xi. 23-.8; xii. 10, had learned in whatsoever state he was, there with to be content; and found that he could do all things through Christ who strengthened him, Ph. iv. 11-3 -He thought less of what he did and endured, than of the mercy whereby he was saved; and of the honour and blessedness of the service unto which he was appointed, 1 Ti. i. 11-.7. 13. Friend-The same word is used in addressing the guest not having on the wedding garment, ch. xxii. 12, § 84, p. 293-and Judas, xxvi. 50, § 88, p. 419. didst not thou agree, &c.-This was the distinction in the case of the first hired, ver. 2, p. 231, supra. 14. Take that thine is-There is here a reference to the selfish disposition of the party addressed, as when Jesus afterwards said to the Jews, ch. xxiii. 38, § 85, 'Behold, YOUR house is left unto you desolate.' 15. what I will-Ex. xxxiii. 19; Rom. ix. 14-.6, 20, .1, (see border)-It is the prayer of the disciples, NOTES. [Mt. xx. 13. It should be remembered that, although the words pios and 'Eraipos, which frequently occur in the gospels, are both translated friend, yet in their genuine signification there is but little affinity between them. The former always implies affection and regard; the latter (which is the word used in this verse) does not. The latter, not the former, was employed as a civil compellation to strangers and indifferent persons. 14. Go thy way. Those who, in a mere legal spirit, enter into the service of God, will have what they bargain for, and be sent away; while to the chil dren of grace it will be said, Come, ye blessed,' &c. I will give. This seems to intimate an intention of continuing in employment those last hired, they having already been paid for the day that was past." [15. Is thine eye evil? The Hebrews applied the word 'evil' to the eye, to denote one envious and malicious; De. xv. 9; Pr. xxiii. 6. The eye is called evil in such cases, because envy and malice shew themselves directly in the eye. No passions are so fully expressed by the eye as these. In worldly things envy' is as rottenness to the bones; and in spiritual things, even the children of God often think that they have too little, and others too much, of the tokens of God's favour; and that they do too much, and others too little, in the work of the Al- For many be called, &c. The citizens of Rome were all liable in turns to serve as soldiers; this was they had always a great many more than they called (delectum habere) choosing them,' because wanted.-See ADDENDA, next page. [The general sense, as Mr. Greswell observes, is that in the dispensations of Divine grace for the good of mankind, the offer of such and such privileges, subject to such and such conditions, is indiscriminate, and made to all; but the acceptance of the offer, subject to the conditions in question, is not indiscriminate, nor equally characteristic of all. Consequently, neither is the actual enjoyment of the promised blessing or privilege alike characteristic of all, nor are the benefits of the offer as general as the intention thereof.'-Bloomf.] PRACTICAL REFLECTIONS. eye upon the favour shewn to others who have but recently been engaged. The Lord may be trying our faith, our hope, and our love. If we cannot trust our Lord that he will do what is right; if our expectation is less fixed upon a permanent engagement than on our present daily hire;-if we have not acquired the mind of Christ so as to look upon the good of our neighbour with equal complacency as upon our own, then we shall murmur: but if we have laboured to any profit in the Lord's vineyard, we shall know that godliness with contentment is great gain,' Ti. vi. 6; and will less complain of the burden and heat of the day,' than rejoice at being at all employed in such service.] [Mt. xx. 14. He has but a poor portion who has it said to him by the great Householder, Take that thine is, and go thy way: who has only his daily hire in this life, and is then sent away from before Him VOL. II.] in whose presence there is fulness of joy, and at joice in seeing him do what he will with his own. O MAN, WHO ART THOU THAT REPLIEST AGAINST GOD?-Rom. ix, 20. HATH NOT THE POTTER POWER OVER THE CLAY, OF THE SAME LUMP TO MAKE ONE VESSEL UNTO HONOUR, ETC.-Rom. ix. 21. [233 IF THE SPIRIT OF HIM THAT RAISED UP JESUS FROM THE DEAD DWELL IN YOU, HE THAT RAISED UP ADDEND A. com 'MANY BE CALLED, BUT FEW CHOSEN.'-Matt. xx. 16, p. 233. MANY BE CALLED, &c., seems to refer to the ancient | determine in what order every tribe should present Roman custom of recruiting their armies. Among its soldiers. That which was the first in order, chose this celebrated people, no one was forced to serve his the four citizens who were judged the most proper to country in a military capacity; and it was the highest serve in the war; and the six tribunes who honour to be deemed worthy of thus serving it. The manded the first legion chose one of these four, whom youth were instructed, almost from their cradle, in they liked best. The tribunes of the second and third military exercises. The Campus Martius was the likewise made their choice one after another, and he grand field in which they were disciplined: there that remained entered into the fourth legion. A new they accustomed themselves to leaping, running, tribe presented other four soldiers, and the second wrestling, bearing burdens, fencing, throwing the legion chose first. The third and fourth legions had javelin, &c.; and when, through these violent exer- the same advantage in their turns. In this manner cises, they were all besmeared with dust and sweat, each tribe successively chose four soldiers, till the in order to refresh themselves, they swam twice or legions were complete. They next proceeded to the thrice across the Tiber! Rome might at any time creation of subaltern officers, whom the tribunes have recruited her armies by volunteers from such a chose from among the soldiers of the greatest repumass of well-educated, hardy soldiers; but she tation. When the legions were thus completed, the thought proper, to use the words of the Abbe Mably, citizens who had been called, but not chosen, rethat the honour of being chosen to serve in the wars turned to their respective employments, and served should be the reward of the accomplishments shewn their country in other capacities. None can suppose by the citizens in the Campus Martius; that the that these were deemed useless, or that because not soldier should have a reputation to save; and that now chosen to serve their country in the field, they the regard paid him, in choosing him to serve, were proscribed from the rights and privileges of should be the pledge of his fidelity and zeal to dis- citizens, much less destroyed, because others were charge his duty. The age of serving in the army found better qualified to serve their country at the was from seventeen to forty-five, and the manner in post of honour and danger. Thus many are called which they were chosen was the following:by the preaching of the gospel, but few are found who use their advantages in such a way as to become extensively useful in the church; and many in the church militant behave so ill as never to be admitted into the church triumphant. But what a mercy that those who appear now to be rejected may be called in another muster, enrolled, serve in the field, or work in the vineyard! How many millions does the long-suffering of God lead to repentance l'-A. C. After the creation of consuls, they every year named twenty-four military tribunes, part of whom must have served five years at least, and the rest eleven. When they had divided among them the command of the four legions to be formed, the consuls summoned to the capitol, or Campus Martius, all the citizens who, by their age, were obliged to bear arms. They drew up by tribes, and lots were drawn to SECTION 77.-(G. 55, .6.)-[Lesson 71.]-JESUS ENTERS JUDEA; AND A THIRD TIME PREDICTS TO HIS DISCIPLES, THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. JAMES AND JOHN, WITH SALOME THEIR MOTHER, PETITION JESUS FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF SITTING ON HIS RIGHT HAND AND ON HIS LEFT IN HIS KINGDOM: THE TEN BEING OFFENDED THEREBY, JESUS ADDRESSES A DISCOURSE TO THEM ALL IN COMMON.-Matt. xx. 17-28. Mark x. 32-45. Luke xviii. 31-.4. -See foot-note, next page. Mt. xx. 22. Mk. x. 38. Jesus answers, that they know not what they ask; and intimates, that to ask for high place in his kingdom, is to ask for a correspondently bitter portion in the present life; and implies a willingness to descend with him now into the lowest depths. He asks them if they are able to go along with him in his sufferings and humiliation? INTRODUCTION AND ANALYSIS. Mt. xx. 17. Mk. x. 32. Lu. xviii. 31. Jesus goes up to Jerusalem, where his life had been repeatedly threatened, and where, as he had repeatedly intimated, sufferings and death awaited him. He goes before the disciples, who are amazed, and, as they follow, are afraid. He takes them apart, and tells them what things he was to suffer at Jerusalem; assuring them that the things written concerning him by the prophets shall be accomplished. - xx. 18, .9. foretells seven particulars concerning his sufferings and death: -x. 33, .4. xviii. 32, .3. Jesus - xx. 22. -x. 39. answer, that they are able. xx. 23. -x. 40. Jesus tells them that they shall indeed drink of his cup, and be baptized with the baptism that he is baptized with; but that to sit on his right hand and on his left, he may not be expected to give, but to those for whom it is prepared of his Father. -x. 41. The other disciples indignant against the two brethren. -xx. 24. He also predicts that on the third day he shall rise having heard the request of James and John, are again. disciples as yet understand not these things; neither 234] - xx. 21. - xx. 25-.7. -x. 42-1. Jesus calls them unto him, and explains, that to have dominion in his kingdom is not as among the kings of this world; that among his disciples, those who would be great must be great in ministering; and that he who would have the highest place must be as the lowest in service -xx. 28. -x. 45. Jesus, in conclusion, opens up the great truth connected with his first advent, and gives an application of the doctrine of the atonement to the disciples' state of mind, to which all must attend who desire to be partakers of the kingdom. They must follow the example of him who came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.' IF GOD BE FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US?-Rom. viii. 31. [VOL. II. CHRIST FROM THE DEAD SHALL ALSO QUICKEN YOUR MORTAL BODIES BY HIS SPIRIT THAT DWELLETH IN YOU.-Rom. viii. 11. MAY BE UNTO SUFFERING, SHAME, AND DEATH. LET US NOT BE AFRAID TO FOLLOW JESUS, EVEN THOUGH IT No. 77.-(G. 55.)-Jesus enters Judæa; and a third time predicts to his disciples, the circumstances of his sufferings and death.-Matt. xx. 17-.9. Mark x. 32-4. Luke xviii. 31-.4. West of Jordan, near the Ford opposite Jericho.* Mk. x. 32. up to Jerusalem-This language seems p. (76); Is. liii. p. (55); Da. ix. 26, And after threeto have been used in reference to those who went score and two weeks shall Messiah,' &c.-Mi. v. 1, from the country to keep the feasts in Jerusalem-They shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon see Jno. vii. 8, 54, p. 88; ver. 10, § 55, p. 91; xi. 55, the cheek.'-Zec. xiii. 7, &c., Awake, O sword, $81, p. 252-Jesus had before predicted his death at against my shepherd, and against the man,' &c. Jerusalem, Mt. xvi. 21, § 50, p. 40. Mk. x. 33. delivered unto the chief priests-He had before predicted this, ch. ix. 31, § 52. p. 71- He was delivered into their hands by Judas-comp. Mt. xxvi. 14-.6, 45-7, §§ 86, .8, pp. 356, 415. went before them, &c.-He had said unto his disciples, Mt. xvi. 24, § ib., p. 42, 'If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.' what things-He had before said that he should suffer many things,' ch. viii. 31, § ib., p. 40-Now he tells them what things'-He particularizes seven, beginning with his betrayal, and ending with his crucifixion-comp. x. 33, 4-see ANALYSIS, p. 234. Lu. xviii. 31. by the prophets-as in Ps. xxii. 1-18, condemn him to death-under the pretence that he was guilty of blasphemy, Mt. xxvi. 65, .6. [Mk. xiv. 63, 64,] § 89, p. 429; Jno. xviii. 31, § 90, p. 440. deliver him to the Gentiles-They 'delivered him to Pontius Pilate the [Roman] governor.'-Mt. xxvii. 2, [Mk. xv. 1; Lu. xxiii. 1; Jno. xviii. 28,] § 89, p. 435referred to Ac. iii. 13; iv. 25-.8. NOTES. Mt. xx. 17. Apart in the way. Separated them from the multitudes that followed him. The multitude was likely to be very great, for the passover was nigh, and many went up to the feast. 19. Shall deliver him to the Gentiles. That is, because they have not the power of inflicting capital punishment, they will deliver him to those who havethe Roman authority. PRACTICAL REFLECTIONS. Mk. x. 32. It is better to know what is before us, so far as God may be pleased to make it known, than to remain in painful suspense, under the dread of undefined calamity. Lu. xviii. 31. We may rest assured that, as truly as Jesus went up to Jerusalem to suffer, so truly shall be accomplished all that was predicted respect ing his coming in the clouds of heaven, to sit on the throne of his father David, and reign over the house of Jacob for ever. See the annunciation by the angel to Mary, ch. i. 32, .3, § 2, p. 10. Mt. xx. 18, .9; Mk. x. 33, .4. As the time of his death draws near, Jesus is more minute in foretelling the circumstances thereof.-And see Margin. The first indication that our Lord had now crossed the Jordan, seems to be supplied at Mt. xx. 17-9; Mk. x. 32-.4; Lu. xviii. 31-4: for this prediction could nowhere have been so well timed, as when he was just entering Judæa, and the term avaßaívouer, found in each of the accounts, must be some presumptive proof that they were upon the high road between the Jordan and Jerusalem; which was really an ascent, especially after it had arrived at Jericho. The same locality was, therefore, the scene of the petition of the sons of Zebedee, and of the first miracle on the blind man-each before the entrance into Jericho.'-Greswell, Vol. II. p. 543. That the Jordan was crossed, to enter Judæa, must be self-evident; and that it was crossed in this instance at the usual ford, called Bethabara, in the neighbourhood of Jericho, may presumptively be collected from our Saviour's proceeding, directly after, through that city. For this was to take the usual course, or to journey by the regular high road from Jericho to Jerusalem.-Ibid, Vol. III. p. 60. VOL. 11.] GOD, EVEN OUR OWN GOD, SHALL BLESS US.-Psa. lxvii. 6. THERE WAS TO JESUS A FULNESS OF SUFFERING, AND THERE SHALL BE TO OUR REDEEMER A FULNESS OF GLORY. [235 |