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Matthew 21:30 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Matthew 21:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 21 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.”
Matthew 21:30 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 21:30
I go, sir: and went not—The second son's false compliance (ἐγώ, κύριε, egō, kyrie, 'I will, sir') represents the chief priests and elders. Respectful words (κύριε, 'lord/sir') masked disobedience. And went not—no action followed the promise.This cuts at performative religion: prayers without obedience, confession without transformation, 'Lord, Lord' without doing the Father's will (Matt 7:21-23). The religious leaders spoke correctly about God, maintained proper forms, yet rejected His messengers (John, Jesus). Polite religiosity that refuses actual surrender is more dangerous than open rebell...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 21:30
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“but by their works they deny him”
“and they sit before you as my people”
“observe and do”
“and rest on the law”