Matthew 21:40

“When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?”

"When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?" - Matthew 21:40
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What does Matthew 21:40 mean?

In order to provide a detailed and in-depth meaning and commentary of Matthew 21:40, it is important to first examine the context in which this verse appears. This verse is part of a parable that Jesus told to the chief priests and elders in the temple. The parable, as a whole…

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The Reckoning of the Vineyard: A Call to Faithful Stewardship

Matthew 21:40 (KJV) says, "When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?" This question hangs in the air like a challenge from the vineyard owner, echoing through the halls of time and beckoning us to examine the nature of our stewardship…

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A Prayer for Divine Justice and Stewardship

Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your holy presence, we pause in reverence and awe, contemplating the depth of Your Word. We reflect on the verse from Matthew 21:40, which teaches us an essential lesson about accountability and stewardship: "When the lord therefore of the…

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Matthew 21:40 - "When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?"
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Matthew 10:40 - "¶ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me."
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Exodus 40:21 - "And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the vail of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses."
Joshua 21:40 - "So all the cities for the children of Merari by their families, which were remaining of the families of the Levites, were by their lot twelve cities."
Matthew 5:40 - "And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also."
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Matthew 26:40 - "And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?"
Matthew 12:40 - "For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth."
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