Matthew 21:32

The Passion Translation

John came to show you the path of righteousness, yet the despised and outcasts believed in him, but you did not. When you saw them turn, you neither repented of your ways nor believed his words.”

Cross References

Isaiah 35:8

There will be a highway of holiness called the Sacred Way. The impure will not be permitted on this road, but it will be accessible to God’s people. And not even fools will lose their way.

Jeremiah 6:16

Yahweh said to his people: “Stand at the crossroads. Now, consider your ways and ask for the ancient paths. Which is God’s way? Walk on his path, and you’ll enjoy a resting place for yourselves. But they said, ‘We will not. That’s not the path we want.’ ”

Matthew 11:18

Why is it that when John came to you, neither feasting nor drinking wine, you said, ‘He has a demon in him!’?

Matthew 21:25

Where did John’s authority to baptize come from? From heaven or from people?”

Matthew 21:31

Tell me now, which of these two sons did the will of his father?” They answered him, “The first one.” Jesus said, “You’re right. For many sinners, tax collectors, and prostitutes are going into God’s kingdom realm ahead of you!

Matthew 5:46

What reward do you deserve if you only love the loveable? Don’t even the tax collectors do that?

2 Timothy 2:25

Then with meekness you’ll be able to carefully enlighten those who argue with you so they can see God’s gracious gift of repentance and be brought to the truth.

Hebrews 3:12

So search your hearts every day, my brothers and sisters, and make sure that none of you has evil or unbelief hiding within you. For it will lead you astray, and make you unresponsive to the living God.

2 Peter 2:21

It would have been much better for them never to have experienced the way of righteousness than to know it and then turn away from the sacred obligation that was given to them.

Revelation 2:21

I have waited for her to repent from her vile immorality, but she willingly refuses to do so.