Matthew 21:28 - The Message28 “Tell me what you think of this story: A man had two sons. He went up to the first and said, ‘Son, go out for the day and work in the vineyard.’ Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176928 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. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition28 What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He came to the first and said, Son, go and work today in the vineyard. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)28 But what think ye? A man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to-day in the vineyard. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible28 “What do you think? A man had two sons. Now he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version28 But how does it seem to you? A certain man had two sons. And approaching the first, he said: 'Son, go out today to work in my vineyard.' Ver Capítulo |
I assume I’m addressing believers now who are mature. Draw your own conclusions: When we drink the cup of blessing, aren’t we taking into ourselves the blood, the very life, of Christ? And isn’t it the same with the loaf of bread we break and eat? Don’t we take into ourselves the body, the very life, of Christ? Because there is one loaf, our many-ness becomes one-ness—Christ doesn’t become fragmented in us. Rather, we become unified in him. We don’t reduce Christ to what we are; he raises us to what he is. That’s basically what happened even in old Israel—those who ate the sacrifices offered on God’s altar entered into God’s action at the altar.
“Here’s another story. Listen closely. There was once a man, a wealthy farmer, who planted a vineyard. He fenced it, dug a winepress, put up a watchtower, then turned it over to the farmhands and went off on a trip. When it was time to harvest the grapes, he sent his servants back to collect his profits.