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Matthew 21:31-44

31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?”
“The first,” they answered.
Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.

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

33 The Parable of the Tenants
“Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey.

34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit.

35 “The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third.

36 Then he sent other servants to them, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same way.

37 Last of all, he sent his son to them. ‘They will respect my son,’ he said.

38 “But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him and take his inheritance.’

39 So they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him.

40 “Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?”

41 “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and he will rent the vineyard to other tenants, who will give him his share of the crop at harvest time.”

42 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures:
“‘The stone the builders rejected
has become the capstone;
the Lord has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes’?

43 “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.

44 He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.”

Cross References for Matthew 21:31-44

Luke 19:22 - “His master replied, ‘I will judge you by your own words, you wicked servant! You knew, did you... Click to read the verse Luke 19:22 Click to read the verse Luke 19:22

Romans 3:19 - Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every m... Click to read the verse Romans 3:19 Click to read the verse Romans 3:19

Ezekiel 33:11 - Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:11 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:11

Matthew 6:5 - Prayer “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5

Matthew 21:29 - “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. Click to read the verse Matthew 21:29 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:29

Matthew 12:28 - But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Click to read the verse Matthew 12:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:28

1 Peter 4:2 - As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather f... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2

Romans 5:20 - The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased... Click to read the verse Romans 5:20 Click to read the verse Romans 5:20

Acts 17:30 - In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. Click to read the verse Acts 17:30 Click to read the verse Acts 17:30

Matthew 12:50 - For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Click to read the verse Matthew 12:50 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:50

Matthew 20:16 - “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Click to read the verse Matthew 20:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:16

Matthew 5:18 - I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18

Matthew 7:21 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who d... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21

James 2:25 - In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when s... Click to read the verse James 2:25 Click to read the verse James 2:25

Job 15:6 - Your own mouth condemns you, not mine; your own lips testify against you. Click to read the verse Job 15:6 Click to read the verse Job 15:6

Hebrews 13:21 - equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to hi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:21 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:21

Matthew 9:9 - The Calling of Matthew As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the t... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:9

2 Samuel 12:5-7 - David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, “As surely as the Lord lives, the m... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:5-7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:5-7

2 Peter 3:9 - The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with yo... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:9 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:9

Luke 15:10 - In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one s... Click to read the verse Luke 15:10 Click to read the verse Luke 15:10

1 Timothy 1:13-16 - Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy becau... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:13-16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:13-16

Luke 11:9 - “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door w... Click to read the verse Luke 11:9 Click to read the verse Luke 11:9

Luke 7:29 - (All the people, even the tax collectors, when they heard Jesus’ words, acknowledged that God’s... Click to read the verse Luke 7:29 Click to read the verse Luke 7:29

Matthew 18:3 - And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3

Proverbs 26:12 - Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:12

Hebrews 10:36 - You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36

Luke 19:9-10 - Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of ... Click to read the verse Luke 19:9-10 Click to read the verse Luke 19:9-10

Romans 9:30-33 - Israel’s Unbelief What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:30-33 Click to read the verse Romans 9:30-33

Matthew 10:7 - As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 10:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:7

Luke 9:11 - but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the ... Click to read the verse Luke 9:11 Click to read the verse Luke 9:11

Matthew 19:23 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:23

Luke 15:1-2 - The Parable of the Lost Sheep Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to... Click to read the verse Luke 15:1-2 Click to read the verse Luke 15:1-2

1 John 2:17 - The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:17 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:17

Mark 10:31 - But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” Click to read the verse Mark 10:31 Click to read the verse Mark 10:31

Luke 7:37-50 - When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Phar... Click to read the verse Luke 7:37-50 Click to read the verse Luke 7:37-50

Luke 7:37 - When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Phar... Click to read the verse Luke 7:37 Click to read the verse Luke 7:37