Matthew 21 · Scofield
nigh unto Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-9 ; Zechariah 9:9 ; 14:4-9 . The two advents are in striking contrast.
fulfilled The king's final and official offer of Himself according to Zechariah 9:9 . Acclaimed by an unthinking multitude whose real belief is expressed in Matthew 21:11, but with no welcome from the official representatives of the nation, He was soon to hear the multitude shout: "Crucify him."
cast See, Luke 19:45 ; Mark 11:15-18 . Cf. John 2:13-25 which introduced, as this cleansing closed, the offer of Christ to Israel as King.
Bethany See, John 11:1,2 ; Luke 10:39-42 . Cf. ; Mark 11:1-11 ; Luke 19:29-35 ; John 12:1-8 . With no other place is the human Christ so tenderly associated, while it also was the place of manifestation of His divine power. John 11:43,44 .
fig tree Lit. a solitary fig tree. Luke 13:6-9 . The withered fig tree is a parabolic miracle concerning Israel. Luke 13:6-9 . Cf., Matthew 24:32,33, a prophecy that Israel shall again bud.
vineyard See "vineyard," margin ref., Matthew 20:1 (See Scofield " Matthew 20:1 ")
repented Cf., Luke 15:20, the other perfect illustration of repentance. (See Scofield " Acts 17:30 ") .
righteousness (See Scofield " Romans 10:10 ") .
Lord's Jehovah. Psalms 118:23 .
kingdom of God Note that Matthew here as in Matthew 21:31 uses the larger word, kingdom of God: (Cf) (See Scofield " Matthew 6:33 ") . The kingdom of heaven; (See Scofield " Matthew 3:2 ") . See Scofield " 1 Corinthians 15:24 " will yet be set up. Meantime the kingdom of God and his righteousness is taken from Israel nationally and given to the Gentiles. Romans 9:30-33 . you i.e. national Israel, the barren vine. Mt 21: 33-41 Isaiah 5:1-7 .
stone shall be broken Christ as the "Stone" is revealed in a threefold way: (1) To Israel Christ, coming not as a splendid monarch but in the form of a servant, is a stumbling stone and rock of offence. Isaiah 8:14,15 ; Romans 9:32,33 ; 1 Corinthians 1:23 ; 1 Peter 2:8 (2) to the church, Christ is the foundation stone and the head of the corner 1 Corinthians 3:11 ; Ephesians 2:20-22 ; 1 Peter 2:4,5 (3) to the Gentile world-powers (see "Gentiles," Luke 21:24 ; Revelation 16:19 He is to be the smiting-stone of destruction Daniel 2:34 . Israel stumbled over Christ; the church is built upon Christ; Gentile world- dominion will be broken by Christ. See "Armageddon" Revelation 16:14 ; 19:19 . And whosoever Or, Whosoever falls on this stone shall be crushed together i.e. the Jews Isaiah 8:14 ; Romans 9:32,33 ; 1 Corinthians 1:23 ] but on whomsoever it may fall, he will be scattered as dust ( (Greek - ἀπόλλυμι ," i).e. the Gentile nations, Daniel 2:34,35,45 (See Scofield " Daniel 2:35 ") .