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Matthew 21:29 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Matthew 21:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 21 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.”
Matthew 21:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 21:29
He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went—The first son's initial defiance (οὐ θέλω, ou thelō, 'I don't want to') represents tax collectors and sinners who initially lived in rebellion. But afterward he repented (μεταμεληθεὶς, metamelētheis)—felt regret, changed his mind—and went.This parable inverts religious expectations. Outward compliance matters less than eventual obedience. The 'sinners' who initially rejected God but responded to John's baptism proved more righteous than religious leaders who professed devotion but refused to repent. True discipleship means d...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 21:29
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“and turns away from all his transgressions that he has committed”
“and to his people; but they gave no heed.”
“Arise”
“Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him”
“And saying”
“and testify in the Lord”
“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found”
“Nebuchadnezzar”
“both man and animal”