And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.
So he sent a third servant, and they hurt this one too and threw him out.
Some people will keep rejecting what's good for them, no matter how many chances they get.
📚 Historical Context
In the parable of the wicked tenants in Luke 20, Jesus describes a landowner who repeatedly sends servants to collect his share from the tenants, symbolizing God's prophets sent to Israel. This third servant being wounded and cast out illustrates the escalating rejection and violence faced by those messengers, reflecting historical patterns of Israel's unfaithfulness as seen in the Old Testament. The story is set during Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem, where he used such parables to confront religious leaders about their stewardship of God's people.
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