"[The citizens] were, it seems, ignorant concerning Christ. Though he was the Glory of his
people Israel, yet Israel knew him not; though he had distinguished himself by the many miracles he
wrought among them, yet the daughters of Jerusalem knew him not…. The Holy One unknown in
the holy city! In places where the clearest light shines, and the greatest profession of religion is made,
there is more ignorance than we are. Yet they were inquisitive concerning him. Who is this that is thus
cried, and comes with so much observation? Who is this King of glory, that demands admission into
our hearts? …The multitude were better acquainted with Christ than the great ones…. Now, in the
account they give of him, they were right in calling him the Prophet, that great Prophet. Hitherto he
had been known as a Prophet, teaching and working miracles; now they attend him as a King; Christ's
priestly office was, of all the three, last discovered. Yet they missed it, in saying he was of Nazareth;
and it helped to confirm some in their prejudices against him. Note, Some that are willing to honor
Christ, and bear their testimony to him, yet labor under mistakes concerning him, which would be
rectified if they would take pains to inform themselves." – Matthew Henry |
