Luke 20:16 net — He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” When the people heard this, they said,“May thi…

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"He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” When the people heard this, they said,“May this never happen!”"

— Luke 20:16, NET Bible

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Luke 20 — Context

13

Then the owner of the vineyard said,‘What should I do? I will send my one dear son; perhaps they will respect him.’

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But when the tenants saw him, they said to one another,‘This is the heir; let’s kill him so the inheritance will be ours!’

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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 those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” When the people heard this, they said,“May this never happen!”

17

But Jesus looked straight at them and said,“Then what is the meaning of that which is written:‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’?

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Everyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, and the one on whom it falls will be crushed.”

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Then the experts in the law and the chief priests wanted to arrest him that very hour, because they realized he had told this parable against them. But they were afraid of the people.

Luke 20:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:16 say?
Luke 20:16 in the NET Bible reads: “He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” When the people heard this, they said,“May this never happen!””
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 (NET): “He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” When the people heard this, they said,“May this never happen!”” 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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