Parallel Verses New Living Translation "Which of the two obeyed his father?" They replied, "The first." Then Jesus explained his meaning: "I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do. King James Bible Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. Darby Bible Translation Which of the two did the will of the father? They say to him, The first. Jesus says to them, Verily I say unto you that the tax-gatherers and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. World English Bible Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said to him, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Most certainly I tell you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering into the Kingdom of God before you. Young's Literal Translation which of the two did the will of the father?' They say to him, 'The first.' Jesus saith to them, 'Verily I say to you, that the tax-gatherers and the harlots do go before you into the reign of God, Matthew 21:31 Parallel Commentary Matthew 21:31 Parallel CommentariesLibrary On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xxi. 19, Where Jesus Dried up the Fig-Tree; and on the Words, Luke xxiv. 28, Where He Made A1. The lesson of the Holy Gospel which has just been read, has given us an alarming warning, lest we have leaves only, and have no fruit. That is, in few words, lest words be present and deeds be wanting. Very terrible! Who does not fear when in this lesson he sees with the eyes of the heart the withered tree, withered at that word being spoken to it, "Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever"? [2949] Let the fear work amendment, and the amendment bring forth fruit. For without doubt, the … Saint Augustine—sermons on selected lessons of the new testament A Sermon to Open Neglecters and Nominal Followers of Religion Another Royal Procession The Withered Fig Tree Cross References Matthew 5:46 If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. Matthew 21:30 Then the father told the other son, 'You go,' and he said, 'Yes, sir, I will.' But he didn't go. Luke 7:29 When they heard this, all the people--even the tax collectors--agreed that God's way was right, for they had been baptized by John. Luke 7:37 When a certain immoral woman from that city heard he was eating there, she brought a beautiful alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume. John 3:3 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God." John 3:5 Jesus replied, "I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. Jump to Previous Ahead Collectors Desired Entering Father's First Front Harlots Jesus Kingdom Loose Notorious Pleasure Prostitutes Publicans Sinners Solemnly Tax Tax-Farmers Tax-Gatherers Truth Twain Verily Wanted Whether WomenJump to Next Ahead Collectors Desired Entering Father's First Front Harlots Jesus Kingdom Loose Notorious Pleasure Prostitutes Publicans Sinners Solemnly Tax Tax-Farmers Tax-Gatherers Truth Twain Verily Wanted Whether WomenLinks Matthew 21:31 NIVMatthew 21:31 NLT Matthew 21:31 ESV Matthew 21:31 NASB Matthew 21:31 KJV Matthew 21:31 Bible Apps Matthew 21:31 Biblia Paralela Matthew 21:31 Chinese Bible Matthew 21:31 French Bible Matthew 21:31 German Bible Matthew 21:31 Commentaries Bible Hub |