Matthew 21:33

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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 let his vineyard and left the country.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:19

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

Isaiah 1:10

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

Jeremiah 19:3

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.

Jeremiah 2:21

You were a choice grapevine, but now you produce nothing but small, rotten grapes.

Hosea 4:1

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

Matthew 13:18

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

Matthew 20:1

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.

Matthew 21:28

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 elder son and said, “Go and work in the vineyard today!”

Matthew 23:2

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

Mark 13:34

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.

Luke 19:12

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

John 15:1

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

Deuteronomy 16:18

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 who 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.