Matthew 21:28

Translations

Modern

But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’

Traditional

But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

Literal

But what do you think? A man had two sons, and having come to the first he said, ‘Son, go today, work in the vineyard.’

Latin

Quid autem vobis videtur? Homo quidam habebat duos filios, et accedens ad primum, dixit: Fili, vade hodie, operare in vinea mea.

Interlinear

Greek

English

But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’

Notes

Matthew 21:28–32

This parable continues to emphasize why John is important.

Matthew 21:28–22:14

Three parables expose the guilt of those who rejected the Messiah and lost their special status as God's chosen people. God now considers only those who accept Jesus as the Messiah as his people.

Matthew 21:23–22:46

This section focuses on how Jewish leaders challenged the authority of Jesus. Each time, the wisdom of Jesus revealed their lack of spiritual understanding. These debates also revealed the status of Jesus as the Messiah and the consequences of rejecting him. Sadly, the leaders became more resistant with each encounter and plotted to kill Jesus (Matthew 21:23, 46; 22:15–17, 23, 34, 41).

Theme notes and profiles

Eating Together

Events

Related verses

Matthew 20:1
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
1 Corinthians 10:15
I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.
Luke 15:11–32
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons.
Mark 13:34
It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.
Matthew 21:33
Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey.
Luke 13:4
Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed on them: Do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem?
Matthew 17:25
“Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”
Matthew 20:5–7
So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.
Matthew 22:17
So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Vines, Vineyard

Topics

Ecclesiasticism: Jewish, to be Overthrown Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Two Sons Jesus, the Christ: The Parable of the Two Sons (In Jerusalem) Parables: Parables of Christ: Two Sons Reproof: Faithfulness In of the Two Sons Vineyard: Parables of Vineyards: Members of the Family often Wrought In Works: Good: The Two Sons

Matthew 21:28

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