28 And when he had thus spoken, he went on before, going up to Jerusalem.
1 Gr. bondservants.
2 Mina, here translated a pound, is equal to one hundred drachmas. See [ch. 15:8].
3 Gr. bondservant.
4 Gr. the other.
5 Or, I should have gone and required.
a The similar parable of the Talents was given several days later. See [§ 139]. On this first occasion the illustration has a specific design (ver. 11 f.), which will not appear on the second, viz., to check the wild enthusiasm of the multitude to make Jesus King in Jerusalem as they had once planned a year ago (John 6:15. [§ 73]).
PART XI
THE LAST PUBLIC MINISTRY IN JERUSALEM
Friday before to Tuesday of Passion Week, Spring of A.D. 30 (or A.D. 29).a Just before Passover. §§ 128a-138.