Matthew 21:28 kjv — 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

"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, King James Version

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Matthew 21 — Context

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The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?

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But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

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And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

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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.

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He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.

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And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

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Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

Matthew 21:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:28 say?
Matthew 21:28 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Matthew 21:28 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 28.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 21:28.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:28 in?
Matthew 21:28 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 Matthew 21:28?
Matthew 21:28 reads (KJV): “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.” 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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