Matthew 21:32

New Living Translation

For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn’t believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins.

Cross References

Isaiah 35:8

And a great road will go through that once deserted land. It will be named the Highway of Holiness. Evil-minded people will never travel on it. It will be only for those who walk in God’s ways; fools will never walk there.

Jeremiah 6:16

This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’

Matthew 11:18

For John didn’t spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.’

Matthew 21:25

“Did John’s authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human?” They talked it over among themselves. “If we say it was from heaven, he will ask us why we didn’t believe John.

Matthew 21:31

“Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” Then Jesus explained his meaning: “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.

Matthew 5:46

If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.

2 Timothy 2:25

Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.

Hebrews 3:12

Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God.

2 Peter 2:21

It would be better if they had never known the way to righteousness than to know it and then reject the command they were given to live a holy life.

Revelation 2:21

I gave her time to repent, but she does not want to turn away from her immorality.