12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.



13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.



14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.



Ver. 14. Sent a message] Instead of sending a lamb to this ruler of the earth, Isa_16:1, of the covering his altar with the calves of their lips, Hos_14:3. Such masterless monsters are rife everywhere, such dust heaps are found in every corner.