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Mat 21:27. Οὐκ οἴδαμεν, we do not know) A forced confession of most disgraceful ignorance.[928]-ΟὐΔῈ, Κ.Τ.Λ., neither, etc.) A repulse rare and just, by which itself Jesus proves His divine authority.[929]-ὙΜῖΝ, to you) you unbelievers, who do not ask for the sake of learning. He gave them a clue by which to ascertain that authority; see ch. Mat 22:43. He had often told them before.
[928] In which, however, the proud at times prefer seeking a refuge, rather than yield themselves up to the truth. The Wicked is caught in (his own) snare.-V. g.
[929] It would not have been becoming that more should be given to one who hath not.-V. g.