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Mat 21:36.[938] Πλείονας, more) sc. superior (potiores), like the Hebrew רבים (great or numerous): superior, certainly in number, and without doubt also in virtue, dignity, etc. The increase of calling[939] is no sign of a more faithful people.
[938] πάλιν ἀπέστειλεν ἄλλους) We may regard the servants first sent as meaning the Prophets of the middle period, which is called that of the Kings, the servants subsequently sent, as meaning those who flourished about the time of the Captivity in Babylon.-V. g.
[939] i.e. An increase in the number of those who are sent to call men to repentance.-(I. B.)