King James Version
Matthew 21:28 in the King James Version says “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.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 21 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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.”
Matthew 21:28 · KJV
But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
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.
He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“think”
G1380compare the base of g1166) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
“had”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“he came”
G4334to approach, i.e., (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
“go”
G5217to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
“to day”
G4594on the (i.e., this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e., at present, hitherto)
“work”
G2038to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc
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