Matthew 21:43
New International Version
“Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

New Living Translation
I tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation that will produce the proper fruit.

English Standard Version
Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

Berean Literal Bible
Because of this I say to you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and will be given to a people producing its fruits.

King James Bible
Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

New King James Version
“Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruit.

NASB 1995
“Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people, producing the fruit of it.

NASB 1977
“Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and be given to a nation producing the fruit of it.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation, producing the fruit of it.

Amplified Bible
Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to [another] people who will produce the fruit of it.

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruit.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation producing its fruit.

American Standard Version
Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

Contemporary English Version
I tell you God's kingdom will be taken from you and given to people who will do what he demands.

English Revised Version
Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
That is why I can guarantee that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce what God wants.

Good News Translation
"And so I tell you," added Jesus, "the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce the proper fruits."

International Standard Version
That is why I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce fruit for it.

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

NET Bible
For this reason I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

New Heart English Bible
"Therefore I tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and will be given to a nation bringing forth its fruit.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore I say to you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits of it.

Weymouth New Testament
"That, I tell you, is the reason why the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and given to a nation that will exhibit the power of it.

World English Bible
“Therefore I tell you, God’s Kingdom will be taken away from you and will be given to a nation producing its fruit.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Because of this I say to you that the Kingdom of God will be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth its fruit;

Berean Literal Bible
Because of this I say to you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and will be given to a people producing its fruits.

Young's Literal Translation
'Because of this I say to you, that the reign of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth its fruit;

Smith's Literal Translation
For this I say to you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and shall be given to a nation doing its fruits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore I say to you, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and shall be given to a nation yielding the fruits thereof.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, I say to you, that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and it shall be given to a people who shall produce its fruits.

New American Bible
Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore I say to you, that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and will be given to a people who bear fruits.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Therefore, I say to you, the Kingdom of God will be taken from you and will be given to a people who will produce fruit.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
This was from the Lord, and it is wondrous in our eyes. For this reason, I say to you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation that will bring forth the fruits of it.

Godbey New Testament
Therefore I say unto you, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits of it.

Haweis New Testament
Therefore I tell you, That the kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and given to a nation, producing the fruits thereof.

Mace New Testament
wherefore I declare to you, the gospel dispensation shall be taken from you, and given to a nation that shall make a proper use thereof.

Weymouth New Testament
"That, I tell you, is the reason why the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and given to a nation that will exhibit the power of it.

Worrell New Testament
"Therefore, I say to you, the Kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruit thereof.

Worsley New Testament
Therefore I tell you, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation, that will bring forth the fruits thereof.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Parable of the Wicked Tenants
42Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? 43Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. 44He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.”…

Cross References
Romans 11:17-21
Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ...

Acts 13:46
Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

Galatians 3:28-29
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. / And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

1 Peter 2:9-10
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. / Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Luke 20:16
He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” And when the people heard this, they said, “May such a thing never happen!”

John 1:11-12
He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. / But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

Ephesians 2:19-22
Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, / built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ...

Romans 9:30-33
What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; / but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. / Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, ...

Acts 28:28
Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”

Mark 12:9
What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.

Isaiah 5:1-7
I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. ...

Psalm 118:22-23
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. / This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Daniel 2:44
In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.

Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.

Hosea 1:9-10
And the LORD said, “Name him Lo-ammi, for you are not My people, and I am not your God. / Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore say I to you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

The kingdom.

Matthew 21:41
They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.

Matthew 8:11,12
And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven…

Matthew 12:28
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

a nation.

Exodus 19:6
And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

Isaiah 26:2
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.

1 Corinthians 13:2
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

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Matthew 21
1. Jesus rides into Jerusalem upon a donkey
12. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;
17. curses the fig tree;
23. puts to silence the priests and elders,
28. and rebukes them by the parable of the two sons,
33. and the husbandmen who slew such as were sent to them.














Therefore I tell you
This phrase signifies a direct and authoritative statement from Jesus. The Greek word for "therefore" (διὰ τοῦτο, dia touto) connects this verse to the preceding parable of the tenants, emphasizing the consequence of Israel's leaders rejecting Jesus. "I tell you" (λέγω ὑμῖν, legō hymin) underscores Jesus' role as a prophet and divine teacher, whose words carry the weight of God's truth. This introduction sets the stage for a significant pronouncement, demanding the listener's attention and reflection.

the kingdom of God
The "kingdom of God" (ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ, hē basileia tou Theou) is a central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and the realm where His will is fulfilled. Historically, this concept was anticipated by the Jewish people as a future, earthly reign of God. However, Jesus redefines it as both a present reality and a future hope, accessible through faith and obedience. The kingdom is not merely a physical territory but a spiritual dominion where God's authority is recognized and His purposes are realized.

will be taken away from you
This phrase is a sobering declaration of judgment. The Greek verb "taken away" (ἀρθήσεται, arthēsetai) implies removal or deprivation. Jesus addresses the religious leaders of Israel, who were entrusted with God's covenant and promises. Their failure to recognize and accept Jesus as the Messiah results in the loss of their privileged position. This serves as a warning about the consequences of unbelief and disobedience, highlighting the seriousness of rejecting God's provision and grace.

and given to a people
The transfer of the kingdom "to a people" (ἔθνει, ethnē) signifies a shift in God's redemptive plan. The term "people" can be understood as "nation" or "ethnic group," but in this context, it refers to a new community of believers, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries. This aligns with the early church's mission to include Gentiles, fulfilling God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham's seed. It underscores the inclusivity of the gospel and the formation of a diverse, unified body of Christ.

who will produce its fruit
The phrase "produce its fruit" (ποιοῦντι τοὺς καρποὺς αὐτῆς, poiounti tous karpous autēs) emphasizes the expectation of tangible results from those who belong to God's kingdom. Fruitfulness is a recurring biblical metaphor for spiritual growth, obedience, and the manifestation of God's character. This expectation reflects the parable's theme, where the tenants' failure to yield fruit led to their judgment. It challenges believers to live lives that reflect God's righteousness, bearing witness to His transformative power.

Verse 43. - Therefore I say unto you. Having denounced the sin, Christ now enunciates the punishment thereof, in continuation of his parable. Because ye slay the Son, reject the Cornerstone, the vineyard, i.e. the kingdom of God, shall be taken from you. Ye shall no longer be God's peculiar people; your special privileges shall be taken away. A nation. The Christian Church, the spiritual Israel, formed chiefly from the Gentile peoples (Acts 15:14; 1 Peter 2:9). The fruits thereof (au)th = ); i.e. of the kingdom of God, such faith, life, good works, as become those thus favoured by Divine grace.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Therefore
Διὰ (Dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

the
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

kingdom
βασιλεία (basileia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

of God
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

will be taken away
ἀρθήσεται (arthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

from
ἀφ’ (aph’)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

given
δοθήσεται (dothēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

to a people
ἔθνει (ethnei)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.

who will produce
ποιοῦντι (poiounti)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

its
αὐτῆς (autēs)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

fruit.
καρποὺς (karpous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2590: Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.


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