Matthew 21:39 cpdv — And apprehending him, they cast him outside the vineyard, and they killed him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And apprehending him, they cast him outside the vineyard, and they killed him. "

— Matthew 21:39, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 21 — Context

36

Again, he sent other servants, more than before; and they treated them similarly.

37

Then, at the very end, he sent his son to them, saying: ‘They will revere my son.’

38

But the farmers, seeing the son, said among themselves: ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and then we will have his inheritance.’

39

And apprehending him, they cast him outside the vineyard, and they killed him.

40

Therefore, when the lord of the vineyard arrives, what will he do to those farmers?”

41

They said to him, “He will bring those evil men to an evil end, and he will loan out his vineyard to other farmers, who shall repay to him the fruit in its time.”

42

Jesus said to them: “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone that the builders have rejected has become the cornerstone. By the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes?’

Matthew 21:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:39 say?
Matthew 21:39 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And apprehending him, they cast him outside the vineyard, and they killed him. ”
Where is Matthew 21:39 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 39.
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 21:39.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:39 in?
Matthew 21:39 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 21:39?
Matthew 21:39 reads (CPDV): “And apprehending him, they cast him outside the vineyard, and they killed him. ” 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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