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Matthew 21

Matt. 21:31 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Whether
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
them twain
duo (Greek #1417)
"two"
KJV usage: both, twain, two.
Pronounce: doo'-o
Origin: a primary numeral
did
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
the will
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thelema (Greek #2307)
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
KJV usage: desire, pleasure, will.
Pronounce: thel'-ay-mah
Origin: from the prolonged form of 2309
of his father
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
? They say
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, The first
protos (Greek #4413)
foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
KJV usage: before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former.
Pronounce: pro'-tos
Origin: contracted superlative of 4253
. Jesus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
saith
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, Verily
amen (Greek #281)
properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
KJV usage: amen, verily.
Pronounce: am-ane'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (0543)
I say
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
, That
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
the publicans
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
telones (Greek #5057)
a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
KJV usage: publican.
Pronounce: tel-o'-nace
Origin: from 5056 and 5608
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the harlots
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
porne (Greek #4204)
a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater
KJV usage: harlot, whore.
Pronounce: por'-nay
Origin: feminine of 4205
go
proago (Greek #4254)
to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participle, previous))
KJV usage: bring (forth, out), go before.
Pronounce: pro-ag'-o
Origin: from 4253 and 71
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the kingdom
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
before
proago (Greek #4254)
to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participle, previous))
KJV usage: bring (forth, out), go before.
Pronounce: pro-ag'-o
Origin: from 4253 and 71
you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
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Father,
God,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven,
Publicans,
The Lord Jesus,
Twain

Cross References

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did.
Matt. 7:21• 21Not everyone that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that doeth the will of my Father that is in the heavens. (Matt. 7:21)
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Matt. 12:50• 50{i}for whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in [the] heavens, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.{/i} (Matt. 12:50)
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Ezek. 33:11•  (Ezek. 33:11)
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Luke 15:10• 10Thus I say unto you, There is joy before the angels of God for one repenting sinner. (Luke 15:10)
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Acts 17:30• 30God therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, now commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent, (Acts 17:30)
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2 Peter 3:9• 9{i}[The] Lord does not delay his promise, as some account of delay, but is longsuffering towards you, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance{/i}. (2 Peter 3:9)
The first.
2 Sam. 12:5‑7•  (2 Sam. 12:5‑7)
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Job 15:6•  (Job 15:6)
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Luke 7:40‑42• 40{i}And Jesus answering said to him,{/i} Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee; and he saith, Teacher, say [it].
 41There were two debtors of a certain creditor: one owed five hundred pence , and the other fifty;
 42{i}but as they had nothing to pay, he{/i} forgave both of them [their debt]: {i}[say,] which of them therefore will love him most?{/i} (Luke 7:40‑42)
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Luke 19:22• 22He says to him, Out of thy mouth I will judge thee, wicked bondman. Thou knewest that I am a harsh man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow. (Luke 19:22)
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Rom. 3:19• 19Now we know that whatever things the law saith, it speaketh to those that [are] in the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world be under judgment with God. (Rom. 3:19)
Verily.
Matt. 5:18• 18For verily I say to you, Till the heaven and the earth pass, one iota or one point shall in no wise pass from the law till all things come to pass. (Matt. 5:18)
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Matt. 6:5• 5And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they should appear to men. Verily I say to you, They do get their reward. (Matt. 6:5)
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Matt. 18:3• 3{i}and said, Verily I say to you, Unless ye are converted and become as little children, ye will not at all enter into the kingdom of the heavens.{/i} (Matt. 18:3)
the publicans.
Matt. 9:9• 9{i}And Jesus, passing on thence, saw a man sitting at the tax-office, called Matthew, and says to him, Follow me. And he rose up and followed him.{/i} (Matt. 9:9)
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Matt. 20:16• 16{i}Thus shall the last be first, and the first last; for many are called ones, but few chosen ones.{/i} (Matt. 20:16)
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Luke 7:29,37‑50• 29{i}(And all the people who heard [it], and the tax-gatherers,{/i} justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John;
 37{i}and behold,{/i} a woman in the city, a sinner, when she knew that he was sitting at meat in the Pharisee's house, took an alabaster box of myrrh,
 38and standing at his feet behind [him] weeping, began to wash his feet with tears, and she wiped them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed [them] with the myrrh.
 39{i}And the Pharisee who had invited him, seeing it, spoke with himself saying,{/i} This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, for she is a sinner.
 40{i}And Jesus answering said to him,{/i} Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee; and he saith, Teacher, say [it].
 41There were two debtors of a certain creditor: one owed five hundred pence , and the other fifty;
 42{i}but as they had nothing to pay, he{/i} forgave both of them [their debt]: {i}[say,] which of them therefore will love him most?{/i}
 43{i}And Simon answering said,{/i} I suppose he to whom he forgave the most. {i}And he said to him,{/i} Thou hast rightly judged.
 44And turning to the woman he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house; thou gavest me no water for my feet, but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with her hair.
 45Thou gavest me no kiss, but she, from the time I came in, hath not ceased kissing my feet;
 46my head with oil thou didst not anoint, but she hath anointed my feet with myrrh.
 47For which cause I say unto thee, Her many sins are forgiven, for she loved much; but he to whom little is forgiven loveth little.
 48{i}And he said to her,{/i} Thy sins are forgiven.
 49{i}And they that were with [them] at table{/i} began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgives sins also?
 50{i}And{/i} he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. (Luke 7:29,37‑50)
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Luke 15:1‑2• 1{i}And all the tax-gatherers and the sinners were coming near to him to hear him;{/i}
 2{i}and the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying,{/i} This [man] receiveth sinners and eateth with them. (Luke 15:1‑2)
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Luke 19:9‑10• 9And Jesus said to him, Today salvation is come to this house, inasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham:
 10for the Son of man came to seek and to save that which is lost. (Luke 19:9‑10)
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Rom. 5:20• 20But law came in by the way, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded, grace over-abounded (Rom. 5:20)
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Rom. 9:30‑33• 30What then shall we say? That Gentiles which followed not after righteousness obtained righteousness, even [the] righteousness that is by faith;
 31but Israel following after a law of righteousness attained not unto a law of righteousness.
 32Why? Because not by faith but as by works [of law], for they stumbled at the stone of stumbling,
 33even as it is written, “Behold I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and rock of offence; and he that believeth on him shall not be ashamed.” (Rom. 9:30‑33)
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1 Tim. 1:13‑16• 13though before I was a blasphemer and persecutor and doer of outrage. But I had mercy shown me because I did [it] ignorantly in unbelief;
 14and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love that is in Christ Jesus.
 15Faithful [is] the word and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
 16But for this cause mercy was shown me that in me, [as] chief, Christ might display the whole long-suffering for an outline-sketch of those that should believe on him unto life eternal. (1 Tim. 1:13‑16)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Which of the two did the will of the father? They say to him, The first. Jesus says to them, Verily I say unto you that the tax-gatherers and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

W. Kelly Translation

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Which of the two did the will of the father? They say, The firsta. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say to you, that the tax gatherers and the harlots go before you into the kingdom of God.

WK Translation Notes

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Can there be a doubt which of the two did the will of his father? It was "the first;" and such is the testimony of most MSS., yet, sad to say in the Vatican MS. and its reflectors, the answers of the two sons stand in inverted order; so that in effect the sense is the same as that of the common text.