Devine Scripture

Matthew 21:31

Matthew chapter 21 · verse 31 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.30And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

v.31This passage

v.32For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not; but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye saw it, did not even repent yourselves afterward, that ye might believe him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Samuel 12:5

    And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As Jehovah liveth, the man that hath done this is worthy to die:

  • Matthew 18:3

    and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

  • Luke 19:9

    And Jesus said unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

  • Romans 5:20

    And the law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did abound more exceedingly:

  • Matthew 6:5

    And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

  • Matthew 12:50

    For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.