Matthew 21:32

New Century Version

John came to show you the right way to live. You did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. Even after seeing this, you still refused to change your ways and believe him.

Cross References

Isaiah 35:8

A road will be there; this highway will be called “The Road to Being Holy.” Evil people will not be allowed to walk on that road; only good people will walk on it. No fools will go on it.

Jeremiah 6:16

This is what the Lord says: “Stand where the roads cross and look. Ask where the old way is, where the good way is, and walk on it. If you do, you will find rest for yourselves. But they have said, ‘We will not walk on the good way.’

Matthew 11:18

John came and did not eat or drink like other people. So people say, ‘He has a demon.’

Matthew 21:25

Tell me: When John baptized people, did that come from God or just from other people?” They argued about Jesus’ question, saying, “If we answer, ‘John’s baptism was from God,’ Jesus will say, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two sons obeyed his father?” The priests and leaders answered, “The first son.” Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes will enter the kingdom of God before you do.

Matthew 5:46

If you love only the people who love you, you will get no reward. Even the tax collectors do that.

2 Timothy 2:25

The Lord’s servant must gently teach those who disagree. Then maybe God will let them change their minds so they can accept the truth.

Hebrews 3:12

So brothers and sisters, be careful that none of you has an evil, unbelieving heart that will turn you away from the living God.

2 Peter 2:21

Yes, it would be better for them to have never known the right way than to know it and to turn away from the holy teaching that was given to them.

Revelation 2:21

I have given her time to change her heart and turn away from her sin, but she does not want to change.