Mar 12:12 | RWP | e4.org | Against them ( προς αυτους ). So Luke. It was a straight shot, this parable of the Rejected Stone ( .) and the longer one of the Wicked Husbandmen. There was no mistaking the application, for he had specifically explained the application ( ). The Sanhedrin were so angry that they actually started or sought to seize him, but fear of the populace now more enthusiastic for Jesus than ever held them back. They went off in disgust, but they had to listen to the Parable of the King's Son before going ( ).

‏ Mark 12:12

Against them ( προς αυτους ). So Luke. It was a straight shot, this parable of the Rejected Stone (12:10f.) and the longer one of the Wicked Husbandmen. There was no mistaking the application, for he had specifically explained the application (Mt 21:43-45). The Sanhedrin were so angry that they actually started or sought to seize him, but fear of the populace now more enthusiastic for Jesus than ever held them back. They went off in disgust, but they had to listen to the Parable of the King's Son before going (Mt 22:1-14).