Matthew 21:28

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

What

A certain

Luke 15:11

Son

Matthew 20:5

Mark 13:34

1 Corinthians 15:58

General references

Bible References

What

He said, "Yes." And [when he] came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth collect tolls or taxes--from their own sons, or from foreigners?"

Therefore tell us what you think. Is it permitted to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"

Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them--do you think that they were sinners worse than all the people who live in Jerusalem?

I am speaking as to sensible [people]; you judge what I am saying.

A certain

And he said, "A certain man had two sons.

Son

So they went. Going out again about the sixth and ninth hour he did the same [thing].

It is like a man away on a journey, who left his house and gave his slaves authority--to each one his work--and to the doorkeeper he gave orders that he should be on the alert.

So then, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, [because you] know that your labor is not [in] vain in the Lord.

General references

If you are willing and you are obedient, you shall eat the good of the land.

And the Pharisees and their scribes began to complain to his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?"

And behold, [some] are last who will be first, and [some] are first who will be last."

Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were drawing near to hear him.