Matthew 21:43. Therefore. The parable is taken up again. Because this word of God applies to you, this interpretation also applies to you.

The kingdom of God shall be taken away from you. The ‘vineyard' means the ‘kingdom of God' in all ages, not exclusively the Jewish people.

To a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. Not to the Gentiles as such, but to the spiritual Israel (comp. 1 Corinthians 10:18; Galatians 4:29), to be constituted mainly from the Gentiles. Strikingly fulfilled in the first century, but secondary fulfilments are constantly taking place. Privilege abused ever leads to this result.

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