Matthew 21:31

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Did

The first

Romans 3:19

Verily

Matthew 5:18

Matthew 6:5

Matthew 18:3

The publicans

General references

Bible References

Did

Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother."

Tell them, As I live, says the Lord Yahweh, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn, turn from your evil ways; for why will you die, house of Israel?

Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting."

The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent,

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

The first

David's anger was greatly kindled against the man, and he said to Nathan, "As Yahweh lives, the man who has done this is worthy to die!

Your own mouth condemns you, and not I. Yes, your own lips testify against you.

Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." He said, "Teacher, say on."

"He said to him, 'Out of your own mouth will I judge you, you wicked servant! You knew that I am an exacting man, taking up that which I didn't lay down, and reaping that which I didn't sow.

Now we know that whatever things the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God.

Verily

For most certainly, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not even one smallest letter or one tiny pen stroke shall in any way pass away from the law, until all things are accomplished.

"When you pray, you 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 by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward.

and said, "Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

The publicans

As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, "Follow me." He got up and followed him.

So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen."

When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they declared God to be just, having been baptized with John's baptism.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.

Jesus said to him, "Today, salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham.

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

What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, who didn't follow after righteousness, attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith;

although I was before a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

General references

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

But many will be last who are first; and first who are last.

It happened, that he was reclining at the table in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners sat down with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many, and they followed him.

But many who are first will be last; and the last first."

Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what must we do?"

Their scribes and the Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?"

Behold, there are some who are last who will be first, and there are some who are first who will be last."

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.