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Matthew 21

Matthew 21:30

The Parable of the Two Sons · Matthew 21:28–32
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Translations

Modern
Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. ‘I will, sir,’ he said. But he did not go.
Traditional
And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
Literal
And having come to the second, he said likewise. And answering, he said, ‘I will sir,’ and he did not go.
Latin
Accedens autem ad alterum, dixit similiter. At ille respondens, ait: Eo, domine, et non ivit:

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Greek
English
Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. ‘I will, sir,’ he said. But he did not go.

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

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Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Vines, Vineyard

Topics

Ecclesiasticism: Jewish, to be Overthrown Falsehood: The Disobedient Son, Who Promised to Work in the Vineyard, but did Not 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