Matthew 21:28-31 KJV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did the will of the 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.Christ's application of the parable to the Pharisees and to the class of sinners they most despised is in some ways rather shocking. It must have appeared positively outrageous to the hardened hypocrites who first heard it. It does not appear, of course, that Christ condoned or endorsed gross sin in any manner. He... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 21:28-30

Matthew 21:28-30. But what think ye? A certain man, &c.— Because the chief priests and elders had said that they did not know whence John's baptism was, Jesus sharply rebuked them for disbelieving him: he conveyed his reproof under the parable of two sons, who were commanded to work in their father's vineyard; and by asking their opinion of the behaviour of these sons, he made them condemn themselves. See on ch. Matthew 13:3. The temper and behaviour of the second son was an exact picture... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 21:31-32

Matthew 21:31-32. They say unto him, The first— It seems that the Pharisees did not perceive that by this answer they condemned themselves, till Jesus made a direct application of the parable in that sharp, but just reproof, Verily, I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. For, Matthew 21:32, though you pretend that you do not know whence the baptism of John was, John came unto you in the way of righteousness; he clearly proved his mission from... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:28

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—for true religion is a practical thing, a "bringing forth fruit unto God." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:29

29. He answered and said, I will not—TRENCH notices the rudeness of this answer, and the total absence of any attempt to excuse such disobedience, both characteristic; representing careless, reckless sinners resisting God to His face. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:30

30. And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir—"I, sir." The emphatic "I," here, denotes the self-righteous complacency which says, "God, I thank thee that I am not as other men" ( :-). and went not—He did not "afterward repent" and refuse to go; for there was here no intention to go. It is the class that "say and do not" (Matthew 23:3) —a falseness more abominable to God, says STIER, than any "I will not." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:31

31. Whether of them twain did the will of his Father? They say unto him, The first—Now comes the application. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go—or, "are going"; even now entering, while ye hold back. into the kingdom of God before you—The publicans and the harlots were the first son, who, when told to work in the Lord's vineyard, said, I will not; but afterwards repented and went. Their early life was a flat and flagrant refusal to do what they... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:18-46

C. Israel’s rejection of her King 21:18-22:46This section of Matthew’s Gospel presents Israel’s formal rejection of her Messiah. Jesus had made a formal presentation of Himself to the nation’s populace and leadership in the messianic capital with His triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-17). Jesus’ earlier rejection had taken place in rural Galilee (ch. 12). Now Matthew recorded Israel’s response. [Note: For more light on the connections that unite this pericope with the previous one, see Mark... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:28

Jesus evidently launched into this parable immediately. His introductory question, unique in Matthew, continued the rabbinic dialogue. The first son was the older of the two (Matthew 21:30). The vineyard again referred to Israel in view of Old Testament usage (cf. Matthew 20:1-15). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:28-32

The parable of the two sons 21:28-32This first parable condemned the conduct of these leaders. It showed that they condemned themselves by judging Jesus as they did. read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 21:31

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 21:28-30

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 21:31-32

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:28

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:29

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:30

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:31

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:18-46

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:28

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:28-32

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