42 (Luke 11:31). A Greater Than Solomon—Christ knew that the Israelites regarded Solomon as the greatest king that ever wielded a scepter over an earthly kingdom. By special appointment of God, he had built their first magnificent temple, which was a marvel of beauty, richness, and glory, and gave influence and dignity to Israel as a nation. He was endowed with wisdom, and his name had been glorified by them. To be superior to him was, in their eyes, to be more than human, to possess the prerogatives of Deity [Matthew 12:42 quoted] (The Youth’s Instructor, September 23, 1897).{5BC 1093.6}

42 (Luk. 11,31). En større end Salomon. - Kristus vidste, at israelitterne regnede Salomon som den største konge, der nogensinde havde holdt et jordisk kongescepter i sin hånd. Ved Guds særlige bestemmelse, havde han opbygget deres første storslåede tempel, som overgik i skønhed, rigdom og herlighed og gav Israel indflydelse og værdighed som et folk. Han blev begavet med visdom, og hans navn blev forherliget ved dem. At være ham overordnet, var i deres øjne, at være mere end menneskelig, at besidde guddommens forret [Matt. 12,42 citeret] (YI 23. sept., 1897).