Matthew 21:28

But what think ye of this? There was a man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, Son, go, work to day in my vineyard:

1770 John Worsley NT

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 therefore in answer to Jesus, they said, We do not know: and He said unto them, Neither do I tell you, by what authority I do these things.

29and he answered I will not; but afterwards repenting, he went.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:25And when he came into the house, Jesus prevented him and said, What thinkest thou, Simon? Of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? Of their own children, or of other people?

Matthew 20:5And going out again about the sixth and ninth hour he did in like manner.

Matthew 22:17Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not?

Luke 13:4Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them, do ye think that they were sinners above all the inhabitants in Jerusalem?

1 Corinthians 10:15I speak to you as to men of understanding: and 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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