Matthew 21:28

But what think ye? A man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said: Son, go work to-day in the vineyard.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

In Context

27And they answered Jesus, saying: We do not know. And he said to them: Neither do I say to you, by what authority I do these things.

29And he answering said: I will not; but afterward he repented, and went.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:25He says, Yes. And when he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying: What thinkest thou, Simon? Of whom do the kings of the earth take customs, or tribute? Of their sons, or of strangers?

Matthew 20:5Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.

Matthew 22:17Tell us, therefore, what thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

Luke 13:4Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, suppose ye that they were sinners above all the men who dwell in Jerusalem?

1 Corinthians 10:15I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 21:24-28

Christ Questioned as to His Authority. 23 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? 24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we… Read the whole commentary →

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