Luke 20
The Authority of Jesus Questioned
1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,
2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? Parallel theme: Exodus 2:14, John 2:18, Acts 7:27
3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:
4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? Parallel theme: Luke 15:18
5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?
6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. Prophecy: Matthew 11:9, 21:26
7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
8 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
The Parable of the Wicked Tenants
9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.
10 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. Parallel theme: Nehemiah 9:26
11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.
12 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.
13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.
14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be our's. Parallel theme: Romans 8:17, Hebrews 1:2
15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?
16 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? Parallel theme: Psalms 118:22, Isaiah 28:16, Zechariah 3:9, Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10, Acts 4:11
18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
19 And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.
Paying Taxes to Caesar
20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: References God: Matthew 22:16
22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? Parallel theme: Nehemiah 9:37
23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 3:19
24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.
25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.
26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. Word: Luke 20:20
The Sadducees and the Resurrection
27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,
28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. Resurrection: Genesis 38:8
29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. Parallel theme: Leviticus 20:20, Jeremiah 22:30
30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.
31 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died.
32 Last of all the woman died also. Parallel theme: Ecclesiastes 1:4, 9:5
33 Therefore in the resurrectionResurrection: ἀνάστασις (Anastasis). The Greek anastasis (ἀνάστασις) means resurrection—rising from death to life. Christ's resurrection is the 'firstfruits' (1 Corinthians 15:20), guaranteeing believers' future bodily resurrection and victory over death. whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.
34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:
35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., being the children of the resurrection.
37 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. References God: Genesis 17:7, 28:13, 28:21, 32:9, Exodus 3:15. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 33:16
38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. References God: 2 Corinthians 6:16, 13:4. Parallel theme: John 14:19
39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.
40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. Parallel theme: Matthew 22:46, Mark 12:34
Whose Son Is the Christ?
41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? References Christ: Matthew 1:1, John 7:42, Acts 2:30
42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORDLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, References Lord: Psalms 110:1. Parallel theme: Luke 24:44, 1 Corinthians 15:25, Hebrews 1:13
43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. Parallel theme: Luke 19:27, Psalms 110:1
44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? References David: Revelation 22:16
Beware of the Scribes
45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,
46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; Love: Luke 11:43, Romans 12:10, 3 John 1:9. Parallel theme: Luke 12:1, 14:7, Proverbs 29:23, Matthew 16:6, Mark 8:15, 2 Timothy 4:15 +4
47 Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. Prayer: Mark 12:40. Parallel theme: Luke 12:1, Isaiah 10:2, Ezekiel 33:31, Amos 2:7, Micah 2:8, 3:2, Matthew 23:13, Titus 1:16, James 3:1 +5