Matthew 21:32

Translations

Modern

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.

Traditional

For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

Literal

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And you, having seen, did not even repent afterward to believe him.

Latin

Venit enim ad vos Joannes in via justitiæ, et non credidistis ei: publicani autem et meretrices crediderunt ei: vos autem videntes nec pœnitentiam habuistis postea, ut crederetis ei.

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Greek

English

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.

Notes

Matthew 21:32

The right way to live is to follow the will of God (Matthew 3:15; 5:20; see also Proverbs 8:20; 12:28).

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

John the Baptist Eating Together

Events

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Luke 7:37–50
When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume.
Zechariah 7:11–12
But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing.
Matthew 21:25
What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’
Luke 7:29–30
All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice. For they had received the baptism of John.
Acts 13:25–29
As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’
2 Peter 2:21
It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them.
Hebrews 3:12
See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.
Matthew 11:18
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’
Matthew 3:1–12
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea
Jeremiah 6:16
This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’
2 Timothy 2:25
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
Psalm 81:11–12
But My people would not listen to Me, and Israel would not obey Me.

People

John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Prostitute, Prostitution Vines, Vineyard

Topics

Ecclesiasticism: Jewish, to be Overthrown Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Two Sons Jesus, the Christ: Rejected John: His Influence Upon the Public Mind John: The Testimony of Jesus Concerning (See Below, Jesus Discourses Upon) Parables: Parables of Christ: Two Sons Pharisees Publicans: Change Their Ways Because of the Preaching of John the Baptist Publicans: Many of Believed the Preaching of John Publicans: The Jews: Classed with the Most Infamous Characters Repentance: should be Accompanied by Faith Repentance: The Wicked: Averse To Reproof: Faithfulness In of the Two Sons Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning

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