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Themes in Matthew 21

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Themes in Matthew 21

Matthew 21:1 (show verse)

AND when they drew nigh to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage to the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

Bethphage » A village on the mount of olives
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him
Judea, modern » Towns of » Bethphage
Mountains » Names of » Olives, or olivet
Olives, mount of » Jesus' triumphant entry into jerusalem by way of
Olive Trees » Cultivated » On the sides of mountains

Matthew 21:2 (show verse)

saying to them, Go into the village, which is opposite you, and immediately you will find an ass tied, and a foal with her; loose and bring them to me.

Animals » Names of » Asses, beasts of burden
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » By jesus
Beasts » Unclean » Ass
Colt » Ridden by jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him

Matthew 21:3 (show verse)

And if any man say aught to you, ye shall tell them, That the Lord hath need of them, and immediately he will send them.

Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him

Matthew 21:4 (show verse)

Now this was entirely done, that what was spoken by the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,

Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him
Prophets » Voice
Voice » God's » Of the prophets

Matthew 21:5 (show verse)

"Tell the daughter of Sion, Lo! thy King cometh to thee, meek, and sitting on an ass, even on a foal the ass's colt."

Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » By jesus
Christ » Mediator » Meekness of
Jesus Christ, King » Is king of zion
Colt » Ridden by jesus
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Entry into jerusalem
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him
Jesus Christ » Names of » King of zion
Jesus Christ » Names of » King
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
Meekness » Christ set an example of

Matthew 21:6 (show verse)

Then the disciples going, and doing as Jesus had commanded them,

Christ » Filial » Obedience to
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him
Obedience » Filial » To Christ

Matthew 21:7 (show verse)

brought the ass and her foal, and they spread over them their garments, and seated him upon them.

Colt » Ridden by jesus
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Entry into jerusalem
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him

Matthew 21:8 (show verse)

And a vast multitude spread their garments on the road, and others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them on the road:

Feast of Tabernacles » Customs observed at » Singing hosannas
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Hyke or upper garment
Hyke or upper garment » Was the garment » Spread before Christ by the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him
Joy » Instances of » Of the disciples, when jesus triumphantly entered jerusalem

Matthew 21:9 (show verse)

and the multitudes who went before, and who followed after, cried, saying, Hosanna, to the son of David; blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Feast of Tabernacles » Customs observed at » Singing hosannas
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Jerusalem » Christ » Publicly entered, as king
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him
Joy » Instances of » Of the disciples, when jesus triumphantly entered jerusalem
Son » Of david

Matthew 21:10 (show verse)

And when he was entered into Jerusalem, the whole city was in commotion, saying, Who is this?

Inescapable question » Question of the multitude
Jerusalem » Christ » Publicly entered, as king
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him

Matthew 21:11 (show verse)

Then the multitudes said, This is Jesus, the prophet, who is from Nazareth of Galilee.

Christ » Promises of » Prophet
Christ » Names of » Jesus of nazareth
Galilee » Pprovince of
Jesus Christ » Prophet » God will severely punish those who reject him
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him
Jesus Christ » Names of » Prophet
Names » Of Christ » Jesus of nazareth
Nazareth » Jesus from
Prayer, answers to » Received by those who » Ask in faith

Matthew 21:12 (show verse)

And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all those who sold and bought in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of those who sold doves

Awakenings and religious reforms » Religious reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » The temple cleansed
Covetousness » Instances of » Money-changers in the temple
Doves » Impiously sold in the court of the temple
turtle Dove » Market for, in the temple
Jesus Christ » History of » Enters the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Drives the money changers out of the temple (in jerusalem)
Money » Value of different pieces of jewish » Troy weights
Money » Changing of, a trade
religious Reforms » Names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » The temple cleansed
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » The temple cleansed
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of the money-exchangers in the temple
Temple » Cleansed
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus expels money-exchangers from
The Second Temple » Christ » Purified, at the close of his ministry
Theft » Who made the house of the lord a den of thieves

Matthew 21:13 (show verse)

and said unto them, It is written, "My house shall be called a house of prayer," but ye have made it a den of robbers.

Caves » Were used as » Haunts of robbers
Church » House of prayer
Covetousness » Instances of » Money-changers in the temple
Jesus Christ » History of » Drives the money changers out of the temple (in jerusalem)
Reproof » On account of » Sinful practices
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of the money-exchangers in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus expels money-exchangers from
Temple » Solomon's » House of prayer
The First Temple » Appointed as a house of prayer
The Second Temple » Christ » Purified, at the close of his ministry
Theft » Who made the house of the lord a den of thieves

Matthew 21:14 (show verse)

Then the blind and the lame came unto him, into the temple, and he cured them.

Blindness » Healed
Blindness » Miraculous healing of
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the sick people in the temple courtyard (in jerusalem)
Lameness » Healed by » Jesus
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus performs miracles in

Matthew 21:15 (show verse)

But when the chief priests and scribes saw the marvellous acts which he did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with indignation;

Children » Present at religious worship
Children » Worship
Children » Instances of » Children in the temple
Home » Children » Present at religious worship
Missionaries » Women and children as well as men
Scribe (scribes) » Hypocrisy of, reproved by jesus
Scribes » Modern » Often offended at out lord's conduct and teaching
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus performs miracles in
Worship » Divinity of Christ » Children present at

Matthew 21:16 (show verse)

and said to him, Hearest thou what these say? Jesus replied to them, Yes; but have ye never read, "That out of the mouths of infants and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?"

Babes » In the mouths of, is praise perfected
Missionaries » Women and children as well as men
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Children

Matthew 21:17 (show verse)

And turning his back upon them, he went out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there.

Bethany » Jesus sojourns at
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The fig tree blighted
Jesus Christ » History of » Performs the miracle of causing the barren fig tree to wither (just outside jerusalem)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Condemns a fig tree
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » The withering of the fig tree

Matthew 21:18 (show verse)

Now in the morning, when returning into the city, he was hungry:

Fig tree » Fruit of » Eaten fresh from the tree
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Hungering
Hunger » Of jesus
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The fig tree blighted
Jesus Christ » History of » Performs the miracle of causing the barren fig tree to wither (just outside jerusalem)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Condemns a fig tree
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » The withering of the fig tree

and seeing a fig-tree at the road side, he went up to it, and found nothing on it but leaves only: and saith unto it, Let no fruit spring from thee henceforth for ever: and immediately the fig-tree withered entirely away.

Christ » Miracles of » Cursing the fig tree
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Fig tree » Illustrative » (barren,) of mere professors of religion
Fig tree » Fruit of » Eaten fresh from the tree
natural Fruit » General references to
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The fig tree blighted
Jesus Christ » History of » Performs the miracle of causing the barren fig tree to wither (just outside jerusalem)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Condemns a fig tree
Miracles » Of Christ » Cursing the fig tree
the Miracles of Christ » Fig-tree blighted
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Blighting Fig Tree
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » The withering of the fig tree
Trees » Varieties » Fig
Trees » Parts of, mentioned » The leaves

Matthew 21:20 (show verse)

And when his disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How suddenly is the fig-tree withered away!

Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The fig tree blighted
Jesus Christ » History of » Performs the miracle of causing the barren fig tree to wither (just outside jerusalem)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Condemns a fig tree
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » The withering of the fig tree

Matthew 21:21 (show verse)

But Jesus addressing them, said, Verily I tell you, if ye have faith, and entertain no doubt, not only shall ye do what is done to the fig-tree, but if ye should even say to this mountain, Be lifted up, and be cast into the sea, it be done.

Blessings » According to faith
Doubt » Those that do not doubt
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Blessings according to
Faith » All difficulties overcome by
Faith/faithfulness » The reward for having faith
Faith's blessing » Blessings according to
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The fig tree blighted
Jesus Christ » History of » Performs the miracle of causing the barren fig tree to wither (just outside jerusalem)
Miracles » Faith required in » Those who performed
Miracles » Faith required in those who perform
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Condemns a fig tree
Mountain » Removed by faith
Receiving » Who receives
Way provided » By removal of obstacles

Matthew 21:22 (show verse)

And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Ask » Special exhortations to
Doubt » Those that do not doubt
Faith » Necessary in prayer
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Answer to prayer
Faith/faithfulness » The reward for having faith
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Answer to prayer
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The fig tree blighted
Jesus Christ » History of » Performs the miracle of causing the barren fig tree to wither (just outside jerusalem)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Condemns a fig tree
Power » Of prayer » Dependent upon faith
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Encouragements to
Prayer » Power of » Dependent upon faith
Prayer » Should be offered up » In faith
Receiving » Who receives

Matthew 21:23 (show verse)

And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him, as he was teaching, demanding, By what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this authority?

Elders » Jewish
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jewish » Jewish
Leaders » Elders » Jewish
Religious » Elders » Jewish
Vineyards » Illustrative » Of the jewish church
Worship » The word of God read in public assemblies

Matthew 21:24 (show verse)

Then Jesus answering, said to them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye answer me, then will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Untruthful » Testimoney
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ

Matthew 21:25 (show verse)

The baptism of John whence was it? from heaven, or from men? Hereupon they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?

Baptism » John's
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Untruthful » Testimoney
John's » Baptism
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Matthew 21:26 (show verse)

But if we say, From men, we are afraid of the populace, for they all hold John as a prophet.

Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Untruthful » Testimoney
public Opinion » Feared by » Chief priests, who feared to answer the questions of jesus
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ

Matthew 21:27 (show verse)

So they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. Then said he also to them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Untruthful » Testimoney
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ

Matthew 21:28 (show verse)

But what think ye? A man had two sons; and coming to the first he said, Son, go work to-day in my vineyard.

divine Call » To work » Immediate service
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The two sons
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the two sons (in jerusalem)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Two sons
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the two sons
Vineyard » Parables of
Vineyards » Members of the family often wrought in
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Immediate service
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The two sons

Matthew 21:29 (show verse)

But he answering said, I will not: yet repenting afterwards, he went.

Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The two sons
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the two sons (in jerusalem)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Two sons
Repentance » Illustrated » The repentant son
Repentance » Instances of » The disobedient son
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the two sons
Vineyard » Parables of
Vineyards » Members of the family often wrought in
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The two sons

Matthew 21:30 (show verse)

And coming to the other, he spake after the same manner, and he replying, said, I go, sir; yet went not.

Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Falsehood » Instances of » The disobedient son, who promised to work in the vineyard, but did not
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The two sons
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the two sons (in jerusalem)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Two sons
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the two sons
Vineyard » Parables of
Vineyards » Members of the family often wrought in
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The two sons

Matthew 21:31 (show verse)

Which of the two did the will of his father? They say to him, The first. Jesus saith to them, Verily I say unto you, That tax-gatherers and harlots shall go before you into the kingdom of God.

Church » Kingdom of God
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The two sons
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the two sons (in jerusalem)
Outcasts received » The publicans and harlots
Parables » Parables of Christ » Two sons
Publicans » Disreputable
the Publicans » Many of » Embraced the gospel
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the two sons
Tax » Unpopular
Vineyard » Parables of
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The two sons

Matthew 21:32 (show verse)

For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the tax-gatherers and harlots believed on him. But ye, when ye saw it, repented not afterwards, that ye should believe on him.

Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The two sons
John » His influence upon the public mind
John » The testimony of jesus concerning (see below, jesus discourses upon)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Two sons
Publicans » Change their ways because of the preaching of john the baptist
the Publicans » The jews » Classed with the most infamous characters
the Publicans » Many of » Believed the preaching of john
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Faith
Repentance » The wicked » Averse to
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the two sons

Matthew 21:33 (show verse)

Hear another parable: There was a certain man, the master of a family, who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged in it a wine-press, and built a tower, and hired it out to husbandmen, and went into a distant country.

Agriculture » General references to » Called husbandmen
Agriculture or husbandry » Produce of, given as rent for land
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Employee » Character of unrighteous
Fence » Hedge
Fort » Erected in vineyards and herding grounds
Hedges » Illustrative » Of holy ordinances, &c
Hedges » Placed around » Vineyards
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Israel » Prophecies concerning » Of their rejection of the messiah
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Persecution » Illustrated
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the farmers
Real estate » Land leased
Renting » Land
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Tower » As fortress
Towers » Were built » In vineyards
Vineyard » Parables of
Vineyard » Leased
Vineyard » Towers in
Vineyards » Frequently let out to husbandmen
Vineyards » Provided with the apparatus for making wine
Wine press » In vineyards

Matthew 21:34 (show verse)

But when the season for fruits drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen to receive his fruits.

Agriculture or husbandry » Produce of, given as rent for land
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Employee » Character of unrighteous
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Persecution » Illustrated
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the farmers
Real estate » Land leased
Renting » Land
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Vineyard » Parables of
Vineyard » Leased
Vineyards » Rent of, frequently paid by part of the fruit

Matthew 21:35 (show verse)

And the husbandmen took his servants, one they beat, and another they killed, and a third they stoned.

Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Employee » Character of unrighteous
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Persecution » Illustrated
Persecution » Instances of » Of prophets
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the farmers
Punishments » Beating
Real estate » Land leased
Renting » Land
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
The Nation » Punishment » Beating
Vineyard » Parables of
Vineyard » Leased

Matthew 21:36 (show verse)

Again he sent other servants more than the first, and they treated them in the same manner.

Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Employee » Character of unrighteous
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Persecution » Illustrated
Persecution » Instances of » Of prophets
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the farmers
Real estate » Land leased
Renting » Land
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Vineyard » Parables of
Vineyard » Leased

Matthew 21:37 (show verse)

Then at last he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.

Christ » Mediator » Messenger
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Employee » Character of unrighteous
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Jews, the » Christ was sent to
Jews, the » Punishment of, for rejecting and killing Christ, illustrated
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
divine Messenger » Christ
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Persecution » Illustrated
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the farmers
Real estate » Land leased
Renting » Land
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Vineyard » Parables of
Vineyard » Leased

Matthew 21:38 (show verse)

But the husbandmen, when they saw the son, said among themselves, This is the heir, come let us kill him, and let us seize on the inheritance.

Church » Corruption in
Conspiracy » Instances of » Against jesus
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Employee » Character of unrighteous
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Jews, the » Punishment of, for rejecting and killing Christ, illustrated
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Persecution » Illustrated
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the farmers
Real estate » Land leased
Renting » Land
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Vineyard » Parables of
Vineyard » Leased

Matthew 21:39 (show verse)

And they took him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.

Matthew 21:40 (show verse)

When therefore the master of the vineyard cometh, what will he do with these husbandmen?

Church » Corruption in
Conspiracy » Instances of » Against jesus
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Employee » Character of unrighteous
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Jews, the » Punishment of, for rejecting and killing Christ, illustrated
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the farmers
Real estate » Land leased
Renting » Land
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Vineyard » Parables of

Matthew 21:41 (show verse)

They say unto him, He will dreadfully destroy those wicked wretches, and will let out his vineyard to other husbandmen, who will render him the fruits in their seasons.

Church » Corruption in
Church » Vineyard
Conspiracy » Instances of » Against jesus
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Employee » Character of unrighteous
Eviction » Of tenants
Fruits » Produced in their due seasons
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Jews, the » Punishment of, for rejecting and killing Christ, illustrated
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the farmers
Real estate » Land leased
Renting » Land
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Tenants » Evicted
Titles and names of the church » Vineyard
Vineyard » Parables of

Matthew 21:42 (show verse)

Jesus saith unto them, Have ye not read in the Scriptures, "The stone, which the builders rejected; the same is become the head of the corner; this is done by the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes."

Builder » Figurative
Christ » Conqueror of death » Corner-stone
Christ » Rejected » The gergesenes
Christ, the head of the church » Predicted
Christ, the head of the church » Declared by himself
Corner-stone » Figurative » Of Christ
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Spiritual foundation » Christ as
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the corner
Jesus Christ » Names of » Stone
Jews, the » Punishment of, for rejecting and killing Christ, illustrated
Lord's » Days » Doings, the
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Rejected » Christ » The gergesenes
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Rejection » Of Christ » The gergesenes
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone
Wonderful » Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"
Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"

Matthew 21:43 (show verse)

Therefore I tell you, That the kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and given to a nation, producing the fruits thereof.

Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Israel » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Utterly cut off
Israel » Captivity of » Cut off
Israel » Captivity of » Rejected by God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Jews, the » Punishment of, for rejecting and killing Christ, illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Privileges » Misused » Withdrawn
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone
Unfaithfulness » Of men, warnings concerning

Matthew 21:44 (show verse)

And whosoever shall fall on this stone, shall be broken in pieces, but on whomsoever it shall fall, it shall grind him to powder.

Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, to be overthrown
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His rejection by the jews
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone

Matthew 21:45 (show verse)

And when the chief priests and Pharisees heard his parables, they knew that he was speaking concerning them.

Church » Corruption in
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wicked husbandmen
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Offended, by his doctrine
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard

Matthew 21:46 (show verse)

And they sought to apprehend him; but were afraid of the people, for they held him as a prophet.

Christ » Promises of » Prophet
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Prophet » God will severely punish those who reject him
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Often sought to destroy Christ
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard