Matthew 21:28

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 21:28

BSB

But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard.'

AKJV

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

CPDV

But how does it seem to you? A certain man had two sons. And approaching the first, he said: 'Son, go out today to work in my vineyard.'

ERV

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

NHEB

But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first, and said, 'Son, go work today in the vineyard.'

SMT

But what seems to you A man had two children; and having come to the first, he said, Child, retire today, work in my vineyard.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 21:28

ButG1161Conjunction whatG5101 thinkG1380Verb yeG5213AcertainmanG444Noun Masculine hadG2192Verb twoG1417Noun sonsG5043Noun Neuter andG2532ConjunctionhecameG4334VerbtothefirstG4413AdjectiveandsaidG2036 SonG5043Noun Neuter goG5217Verb workG2038VerbtodayG4594Adverb inG1722Preposition myG3450 vineyardG290Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 21:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 21:28

Summary

Father requests son's vineyard labor

Place

Vineyard

Event

Father asks son to work

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD