Matthew 21:29
29 " 'I will not,' he answered, but later he changed his mind and went.
Other Translations of Matthew 21:29
King James Version
29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
English Standard Version
29 And he answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he changed his mind and went.
The Message
29 "The son answered, 'I don't want to.' Later on he thought better of it and went.
New King James Version
29 He answered and said, 'I will not,' but afterward he regretted it and went.
New Living Translation
29 The son answered, 'No, I won't go,' but later he changed his mind and went anyway.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 21:29
Commentary on Matthew 21:28-32
(Read Matthew 21:28-32)
Parables which give reproof, speak plainly to the offenders, and judge them out of their own mouths. The parable of the two sons sent to work in the vineyard, is to show that those who knew not John's baptism to be of God, were shamed by those who knew it, and owned it. The whole human race are like children whom the Lord has brought up, but they have rebelled against him, only some are more plausible in their disobedience than others. And it often happens, that the daring rebel is brought to repentance and becomes the Lord's servant, while the formalist grows hardened in pride and enmity.