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Matthew 21:33-41 Jesus Cleanses the Temple

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.”

Cross References for Matthew 21:33-41

Isaiah 7:23 - In that day, in every place where there were a thousand vines worth a thousand silver shekels, ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:23

Romans 9:4 - the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, t... Click to read the verse Romans 9:4 Click to read the verse Romans 9:4

Deuteronomy 33:8-10 - About Levi he said: “Your Thummim and Urim belong to the man you favored. You tested him at Mas... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:8-10 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:8-10

Micah 4:8 - As for you, O watchtower of the flock, O stronghold of the Daughter of Zion, the former dominio... Click to read the verse Micah 4:8 Click to read the verse Micah 4:8

Deuteronomy 16:18 - Judges Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in every town the Lord your God is ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:18

Jeremiah 2:21 - I had planted you like a choice vine of sound and reliable stock. How then did you turn against... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:21 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:21

Isaiah 5:1-4 - The Song of the Vineyard I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:1-4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:1-4

Matthew 23:2 - “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:2

Mark 13:34 - It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ... Click to read the verse Mark 13:34 Click to read the verse Mark 13:34

1 Kings 22:19 - Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne w... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:19 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:19

Isaiah 1:10 - Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the law of our God, you people of Gom... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:10

Luke 19:12 - He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and the... Click to read the verse Luke 19:12 Click to read the verse Luke 19:12

Deuteronomy 1:15-17 - So I took the leading men of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them to have au... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:15-17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:15-17

Jeremiah 19:3 - and say, ‘Hear the word of the Lord, O kings of Judah and people of Jerusalem. This is what the... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 19:3 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 19:3

Mark 12:1-12 - He then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it,... Click to read the verse Mark 12:1-12 Click to read the verse Mark 12:1-12

Mark 11:14 - Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard h... Click to read the verse Mark 11:14 Click to read the verse Mark 11:14

Hosea 4:1 - The Charge Against Israel Hear the word of the Lord, you Israelites, because the Lord has a cha... Click to read the verse Hosea 4:1 Click to read the verse Hosea 4:1

Isaiah 3:14 - The Lord enters into judgment against the elders and leaders of his people: “It is you who have... Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:14

Isaiah 5:1 - The Song of the Vineyard I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:1

John 15:1 - The Vine and the Branches “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Click to read the verse John 15:1 Click to read the verse John 15:1

Song of Songs 8:11-12 - Solomon had a vineyard in Baal Hamon; he let out his vineyard to tenants. Each was to bring for... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:11-12 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:11-12

Psalms 80:8-16 - You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. Click to read the verse Psalms 80:8-16 Click to read the verse Psalms 80:8-16

Malachi 2:4-9 - And you will know that I have sent you this warning so that my covenant with Levi may continue,... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:4-9 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:4-9

Matthew 25:14 - The Parable of the Talents “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his ser... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:14

Matthew 13:24 - The Parable of the Weeds Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man ... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:24

Matthew 13:18 - “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: Click to read the verse Matthew 13:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:18

Matthew 21:28 - The Parable of the Two Sons “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to th... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:28

Deuteronomy 17:9-12 - Go to the priests, who are Levites, and to the judge who is in office at that time. Inquire of ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:9-12 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:9-12

Matthew 25:14-15 - The Parable of the Talents “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his ser... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:14-15 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:14-15

Luke 20:9-19 - The Parable of the Tenants He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyar... Click to read the verse Luke 20:9-19 Click to read the verse Luke 20:9-19

Mark 12:8 - So they took him and killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard. Click to read the verse Mark 12:8 Click to read the verse Mark 12:8