Then began, &c. See Matthew 21:34; Matthew 21:46 and Mark 12:1-12. See notes there.
to. Greek. pros. App-104.
the people. But still in the hearing of the rulers.
vineyard. See Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 2:21.Ezekiel 15:1-6.
let it forth. See note on Matthew 21:33.
husbandmen: i.e. Israel.
went... far country. left the country. See note on Matthew 21:33.