Matthew 21:30

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

He went to the second son and said the same thing. That son replied, ‘[Yes], sir, I will,’ [but] then did not go.

Cross References

Matthew 21:29

The son answered, ‘No, I will not,’ but later changed his mind and went.

Matthew 21:31

Which of these two sons did what his father wanted?” They answered, “The first one.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes [will] enter the kingdom of God ahead of you.

Matthew 23:3

Therefore, observe and practice everything they urge upon you, but do not follow their example [of living] because they say [the right things] but do not do them.

Titus 1:16

These people claim to know God [as Savior], but they deny Him by their actions, so they are detestable and disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.