The Rejected Stone in the Parable of the Wicked Tenants: Defending the Authenticity of Jesus' Quotation of Psalm 118:22

Jesus closes the parable of the wicked tenants (Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19) by quoting Psalm 118:22. This article wants to give a fresh defense of the authenticity of the quotation. It gives a detailed exegetical analysis to support its defense.

Matthew 21:12-22 – Jesus’ Goal for Temple and Tree: A Thematic Revisit

This article notes that many scholars believe that the temple and tree episodes in Matthew 21:12-22 were deliberately placed together. The author wants to examine the theological motifs in Matthew 21:12–17 that prepares the readers to appreciate what is said in the section that follows.