the way of righteousness A Hebrew expression. Cp. "the way of God," ch. Matthew 22:16; "the way of salvation," Acts 16:17. The Christian doctrine was called in a special sense "the way" (Acts 19:9; Acts 19:23). The Greek word in the text also signified a philosophical system.

when ye had seen it viz. that the publicans and the harlots believed him.

repented not afterward Rather, did not even change your minds, much less repented in the deeper sense; see above, Matthew 21:29.

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