Matthew 21:31,41,45
Matthew 21:31-32 The Message (MSG)
“Which of the two sons did what the father asked?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said, “Yes, and I tell you that crooks and whores are going to precede you into God’s kingdom. John came to you showing you the right road. You turned up your noses at him, but the crooks and whores believed him. Even when you saw their changed lives, you didn’t care enough to change and believe him.
Matthew 21:41 The Message (MSG)
“He’ll kill them—a rotten bunch, and good riddance,” they answered. “Then he’ll assign the vineyard to farmhands who will hand over the profits when it’s time.”
Matthew 21:45-46 The Message (MSG)
When the religious leaders heard this story, they knew it was aimed at them. They wanted to arrest Jesus and put him in jail, but, intimidated by public opinion, they held back. Most people held him to be a prophet of God.
Matthew 21:31 King James Version (KJV)
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 before you.
Matthew 21:41 King James Version (KJV)
They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.
Matthew 21:45 King James Version (KJV)
And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
Matthew 21:31 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Which of the two did the will of his father?” They *said, “The first.” Jesus *said to them, “Truly I say to you that the tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 21:41 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
They *said to Him, “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end, and will rent out the vineyard to other vine-growers who will pay him the proceeds at the proper seasons.”
Matthew 21:45 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard His parables, they understood that He was speaking about them.
Matthew 21:31 New Century Version (NCV)
Which of the two sons obeyed his father?” The priests and leaders answered, “The first son.” Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes will enter the kingdom of God before you do.
Matthew 21:41 New Century Version (NCV)
The priests and leaders said, “He will surely kill those evil men. Then he will lease the vineyard to some other farmers who will give him his share of the crop at harvest time.”
Matthew 21:45 New Century Version (NCV)
When the leading priests and the Pharisees heard these stories, they knew Jesus was talking about them.
Matthew 21:31 American Standard Version (ASV)
Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 21:41 American Standard Version (ASV)
They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those miserable men, and will let out the vineyard unto other husbandmen, who shall render him the fruits in their seasons.
Matthew 21:45 American Standard Version (ASV)
And when the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
Matthew 21:31 New International Version (NIV)
“Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.
Matthew 21:41 New International Version (NIV)
“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.”
Matthew 21:45 New International Version (NIV)
When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus’ parables, they knew he was talking about them.
Matthew 21:31 New King James Version (NKJV)
Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to Him, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 21:41 New King James Version (NKJV)
They said to Him, “He will destroy those wicked men miserably, and lease his vineyard to other vinedressers who will render to him the fruits in their seasons.”
Matthew 21:45 New King James Version (NKJV)
Now when the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they perceived that He was speaking of them.
Matthew 21:31 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Which of the two did the will of the father?” The chief priests and elders replied, “The first one.” Jesus said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes will get into the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 21:41 Amplified Bible (AMP)
They said to Him, “He will put those despicable men to a miserable end, and rent out the vineyard to other tenants [of good character] who will pay him the proceeds at the proper seasons.”
Matthew 21:45 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard His parables, they understood that He was talking about them.
Matthew 21:31 New Living Translation (NLT)
“Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” Then Jesus explained his meaning: “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.
Matthew 21:41 New Living Translation (NLT)
The religious leaders replied, “He will put the wicked men to a horrible death and lease the vineyard to others who will give him his share of the crop after each harvest.”
Matthew 21:45 New Living Translation (NLT)
When the leading priests and Pharisees heard this parable, they realized he was telling the story against them—they were the wicked farmers.
Matthew 21:31 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Tell me now, which of these two sons did the will of his father?” They answered him, “The first one.” Jesus said, “You’re right. For many sinners, tax collectors, and prostitutes are going into God’s kingdom realm ahead of you!
Matthew 21:41 The Passion Translation (TPT)
They answered, “He will bring a horrible death to those who did this evil and he will completely destroy them. Then he’ll lease his vineyard to different tenants who will be faithful to give him the portion he deserves.”
Matthew 21:45 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When the leading priests and the Pharisees realized that the parable was referring to them, they were
Matthew 21:31 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you.