Matthew 21:32

“For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.”

"For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him." - Matthew 21:32
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What does Matthew 21:32 mean?

The Bible verse Matthew 21:32 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him."…

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The Unexpected Faith of Sinners

Matthew 21:32 (KJV) states, "For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him." This verse encapsulates a profound lesson…

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A Prayer for True Belief and Repentance

O Heavenly Father, Our Almighty Creator, we bow before Your glorious presence, acknowledging Your holiness and truth. We come before You with humble hearts, reflecting upon the profound words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 21:32, which reminds us of the consequences of…

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