Mat 21:44 | TNotes | STEP | 21:44 Though in a short while the Messiah’s opponents would gain a brief victory, they would ultimately be broken and the stone would crush them because the cross became the gateway to Jesus’ vindication and triumph (see also Dan 2:34-35 , 44-45 ).

bDan 2:34-35►

‏ Matthew 21:44

21:44 ^a Though in a short while the Messiah’s opponents would gain a brief victory, they would ultimately be broken and the stone would crush them because the cross became the gateway to Jesus’ vindication and triumph (see also Dan 2:34-35 ^b, 44-45 ^c).