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Matthew 21:33

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus told the chief priests and leaders to listen to this story: A land owner once planted a vineyard. He built a wall around it and dug a pit to crush the grapes in. He also built a lookout tower. Then he rented out his vineyard and left the country.

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You were a choice grapevine, but you have become a wild, useless vine.

Jesus said to his disciples: I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.

and Jesus told them this story: A prince once went to a foreign country to be crowned king and then to return.

Israel, listen as the Lord accuses everyone in the land! No one is faithful or loyal or truly cares about God.

It is like what happens when a man goes away for a while and places his servants in charge of everything. He tells each of them what to do, and he orders the guard to keep alert.

The Pharisees and the teachers of the Law are experts in the Law of Moses.

Jesus said: I will tell you a story about a man who had two sons. Then you can tell me what you think. The father went to the older son and said, “Go work in the vineyard today!”

Now listen to the meaning of the story about the farmer:

I am the Lord All-Powerful, the God of Israel, and you kings of Judah and you people of Jerusalem had better pay attention. I am going to bring so much trouble on this valley that everyone who hears about it will be shocked.

You are no better than the leaders and people of Sodom and Gomorrah! So listen to the Lord God:

Micaiah replied: Listen to this! I also saw the Lord seated on his throne with every creature in heaven gathered around him.

After you are settled in the towns that you will receive from the Lord your God, the people in each town must appoint judges and other officers. Those of you that become judges must be completely fair when you make legal decisions, even if someone important is involved. Don't take bribes to give unfair decisions. Bribes keep people who are wise from seeing the truth and turn honest people into liars.

As Jesus was telling what the kingdom of heaven would be like, he said: Early one morning a man went out to hire some workers for his vineyard.




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