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in the absence, &c.--(See Mt 26:5).
fools--senseless, without understanding.
This is but an echo of the sublime prediction in Isa 9:6, 7.
Marvellous faith in such circumstances!
since the world began--or, "from the earliest period."
publicans, &c. (Also see on Mt 3:10.)
(See on Mt 8:5-13.)
(See on Mt 10:7-16).
(See Mt 18:6, 7).
sought--continued seeking, that is, daily, as He taught.
the same hour--hardly able to restrain their rage.
(See on Mt 21:23.)
(See on Mt 24:1-3.)
as...wont--(See Joh 18:2).
answered...nothing--(See Mt 7:6).
Occupy--"negotiate," "do business," with the resources entrusted.
whereon, &c.--(See on Joh 19:41).
tribute--(See on Mt 17:24).
For nothing, &c.--(See on Lu 12:2).
He that, &c.--(See on Mt 10:40).
dumb--blind also (Mt 12:22).
continual coming--coming for ever.
for a testimony--an opportunity of bearing testimony.
(See on Joh 13:21, &c.).
Joanna--(See on Lu 8:1-3).
honeycomb--common frugal fare, anciently.
witnesses--(Compare Ac 1:8, 22).
made signs--showing he was deaf, as well as dumb.
See on Mt 7:1, 2; but this is much fuller and more graphic.