Matthew 21:31
Now which of the two did the will of his father? They say unto Him, The first. Jesus replied, Verily I say unto you, that publicans and prostitutes enter into the kingdom of God before you:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
30And coming to the second, he spake in like manner: and he answered, Yes, Sir; and went not.
Cross References
Matthew 5:18for verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, not one jot nor one tittle shall pass from the law, till all be compleated.
Matthew 7:21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doth the will of my Father, who is in heaven:
Matthew 12:50for whosoever doth the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is to me as my brother and sister and mother.
Matthew 20:16Is thine eye evil because I am good? Thus the last shall be first, and the first last; for there are many called, but few chosen.
Luke 7:37And behold a woman in the city, that was a sinner, when she knew that He was at table in the pharisee's house,
Matthew Henry on Matthew 21:29-33
The Parable of the Two Sons. 28 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. 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God… Read the whole commentary →