Mat 21:16 | TNotes | STEP | 21:16 Haven’t you ever read the Scriptures? Jesus put this penetrating question to opponents who did not perceive the fulfillment of messianic promises in his ministry. See also 12:3 , 5 ; 19:4 ; 21:42 ; 22:31 .

‏ Matthew 21:16

21:16 ^a Haven’t you ever read the Scriptures? Jesus put this penetrating question to opponents who did not perceive the fulfillment of messianic promises in his ministry. See also 12:3 ^b, 5 ^c; 19:4 ^d; 21:42 ^e; 22:31 ^f.