Matthew 21:28
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 21
“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
What Does Matthew 21:28 Mean?
Matthew 21:28 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 28 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 21:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 9:13“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”Acts 2:38“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”Isaiah 1:19“If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:”Jeremiah 6:16“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”Matthew 3:8“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:”Matthew 18:12“How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?”Luke 13:30“And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.”John 8:11“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”Matthew 20:1“For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.”Luke 15:1“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”2 Corinthians 7:10“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”Mark 13:34“For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.”Luke 10:36“Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?”1 Corinthians 10:15“I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.”Luke 15:11“And he said, A certain man had two sons:”Luke 19:7“And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.”Ezekiel 33:12“Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.”Matthew 11:20“Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:”Matthew 17:25“He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?”
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