Note 28 at Mt 23:39: By comparing this verse with Lu 13:35, we see that this prophecy of Jesus had been given before (see note 6 at Lu 13:35). The first time Jesus said this, He was on His way to Jerusalem, and the multitudes used these exact words to praise Him as He made His way into the city. However, in this case, there was no triumphant entry, and only rejection lay ahead. Therefore, this prophecy must be in reference to a yet-future fulfillment when the Jews will recognize Jesus as their Messiah (Ps 14:7, 53:6; Isa 59:20; and Ro 11:26).