Luke 20:16 nasb — "He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May…

NASB

""He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!""

— Luke 20:16, NASB

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Luke 20 — Context

13

"The owner of the vineyard said, 'What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will respect him.'

14

"But when the vine-growers saw him, they reasoned with one another, saying, 'This is the heir; let us kill him so that the inheritance will be ours.'

15

"So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What, then, will the owner of the vineyard do to them?

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"He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"

17

But Jesus looked at them and said, "What then is this that is written: 'THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone'?

18

"Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust."

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The scribes and the chief priests tried to lay hands on Him that very hour, and they feared the people; for they understood that He spoke this parable against them.

Luke 20:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:16 say?
Luke 20:16 in the NASB reads: “"He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"”
Where is Luke 20:16 in the Bible?
Luke 20:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 16.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 20:16.
What translation should I read Luke 20:16 in?
Luke 20:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 20:16?
Luke 20:16 reads (NASB): “"He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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