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Matthew 21:30-32
International Standard Version
Matthew 21:30-32
International Standard Version
30 Then the father[a] went to the other son[b] and told him the same thing. He replied, ‘I will,[c] sir,’ but he didn’t go. 31 Which of the two did the father’s will?”
They answered, “The first one.”
Jesus told them, “I tell all of you[d] with certainty, tax collectors and prostitutes will get into God’s kingdom ahead of you! 32 John came to you living a righteous life,[e] and you didn’t believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. But even when you saw that, you didn’t change your minds[f] at last and believe him.”
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- Matthew 21:30 Lit. he
- Matthew 21:30 The Gk. lacks son
- Matthew 21:30 The Gk. lacks will
- Matthew 21:31 The Gk. pronoun you is pl.
- Matthew 21:32 Lit. you in the way of righteousness
- Matthew 21:32 Or didn’t repent
Matthew 21:30-32
New International Version
Matthew 21:30-32
New International Version
30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go.
31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?”
“The first,” they answered.
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors(A) and the prostitutes(B) are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness,(C) and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors(D) and the prostitutes(E) did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent(F) and believe him.
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