Matthew 21:34 web — When the season for the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit.

World English Bible

"When the season for the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit."

— Matthew 21:34, World English Bible

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Matthew 21 — Context

31

Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said to him, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Most certainly I tell you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering into the Kingdom of God before you.

32

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn't believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. When you saw it, you didn't even repent afterward, that you might believe him.

33

"Hear another parable. There was a man who was a master of a household, who planted a vineyard, set a hedge about it, dug a winepress in it, built a tower, leased it out to farmers, and went into another country.

34

When the season for the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit.

35

The farmers took his servants, beat one, killed another, and stoned another.

36

Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they treated them the same way.

37

But afterward he sent to them his son, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

Matthew 21:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:34 say?
Matthew 21:34 in the World English Bible reads: “When the season for the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit.”
Where is Matthew 21:34 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 34.
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 21:34.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:34 in?
Matthew 21:34 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 21:34?
Matthew 21:34 reads (WEB): “When the season for the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit.” 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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