Matthew 21:40 nasb — "Therefore when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vine-growers?"

NASB

""Therefore when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vine-growers?""

— Matthew 21:40, NASB

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Matthew 21 — Context

37

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

38

"But when the vine-growers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.'

39

"They took him, and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him.

40

"Therefore when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vine-growers?"

41

They *said to Him, "He will bring those wretches to a wretched end, and will rent out the vineyard to other vine-growers who will pay him the proceeds at the proper seasons."

42

Jesus *said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures, 'THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone; THIS CAME ABOUT FROM THE LORD, AND IT IS MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES'?

43

"Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people, producing the fruit of it.

Matthew 21:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 21:40 say?
Matthew 21:40 in the NASB reads: “"Therefore when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vine-growers?"”
Where is Matthew 21:40 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 40.
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 21:40.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:40 in?
Matthew 21:40 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 21:40?
Matthew 21:40 reads (NASB): “"Therefore when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vine-growers?"” 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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