Matthew 21:28-32

Matthew 21:28-32

[28] But  what  think  A certain man  had  two  sons;  and  he came  to the first,  and said,  Son,  go  work  to day  in  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,  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  That  the publicans  and  the harlots  into  the kingdom  of God  before  [32] For  John  came  unto  in  the way  of righteousness,  and  ye believed  him  not:  but  the publicans  and  the harlots  believed  him:  and  it, repented  not  afterward,  that ye might believe  him. 

What does Matthew 21:28-32 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This first parable condemned the conduct of these leaders. It showed that they condemned themselves by judging Jesus as they did.