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Matthew 21

1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • they drew nigh G1448 (ἐγγίζω) — to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
  • were come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Bethphage G967 (Βηθφαγή) — fig-house; Beth-phage, a place in Palestine
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the mount G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mount G3735 (ὄρος) — a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
  • of Olives G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Olives G1636 (ἐλαία) — an olive (the tree or the fruit)
  • then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil

2 saying unto them, Go into the village that is over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 26:18 · Luke 19:30
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the village G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the village G2968 (κώμη) — a hamlet (as if laid down)
  • over against G561 (ἀπέναντι) — from in front, i.e. opposite, before or against
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • straightway G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
  • ye shall find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • a donkey G3688 (ὄνος) — a donkey
  • tied G1210 (δέω) — to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • a colt G4454 (πῶλος) — a "foal" or "filly", i.e. (specially), a young ass
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • loose G3089 (λύω) — to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
  • and bring G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)

3 And if any one say aught unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • ought G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • ye shall say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • The Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • need G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
  • of them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • straightway G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
  • he will send G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

4 Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Zechariah 9:9 · Matthew 1:22 · Matthew 26:56
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • All G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • was done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • it might be fulfilled G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
  • which was spoken G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the prophet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…

5 Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, Meek, and riding upon an ass, And upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Tell ye G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • the daughter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the daughter G2364 (θυγάτηρ) — a female child, or (by Hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)
  • of Zion G4622 (Σιών) — Sion (i.e. Tsijon), a hill of Jerusalem; figuratively, the Church (militant or triumphant)
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • King G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • King G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • meek G4239 (πραΰς) — mild, i.e. (by implication) humble
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • sitting G1910 (ἐπιβαίνω) — to walk upon, i.e. mount, ascend, embark, arrive
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • a donkey G3688 (ὄνος) — a donkey
  • a colt G4454 (πῶλος) — a "foal" or "filly", i.e. (specially), a young ass
  • the foal G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of a donkey G5268 (ὑποζύγιον) — an animal under the yoke (draught-beast), i.e. (specially), a donkey

6 And the disciples went, and did even as Jesus appointed them,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • went G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • commanded G4367 (προστάσσω) — to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

7 and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their garments; and he sat thereon.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 9:13 · Luke 19:32
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And brought G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
  • the donkey G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the donkey G3688 (ὄνος) — a donkey
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the colt G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the colt G4454 (πῶλος) — a "foal" or "filly", i.e. (specially), a young ass
  • put G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι) — to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
  • on G1883 (ἐπάνω) — up above, i.e. over or on (of place, amount, rank, etc.)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • clothes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • clothes G2440 (ἱμάτιον) — a dress (inner or outer)
  • they set G1940 (ἐπικαθίζω) — to seat upon
  • thereon G1883 (ἐπάνω) — up above, i.e. over or on (of place, amount, rank, etc.)
  • G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

8 And the most part of the multitude spread their garments in the way; and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the way.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 23:40 · 2 Kings 9:13 · Luke 19:36
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • a G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • very great G4118 (πλεῖστος) — the largest number or very large
  • multitude G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • spread G4766 (στρώννυμι) — to "strew," i.e. spread (as a carpet or couch)
  • their G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • garments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • garments G2440 (ἱμάτιον) — a dress (inner or outer)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the way G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • others G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • cut down G2875 (κόπτω) — to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief
  • branches G2798 (κλάδος) — a twig or bough (as if broken off)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the trees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the trees G1186 (δένδρον) — a tree
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • strawed G4766 (στρώννυμι) — to "strew," i.e. spread (as a carpet or couch)

9 And the multitudes that went before him, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the multitudes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the multitudes G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • that went before G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that went before G4254 (προάγω) — to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time [particle previous])
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that followed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that followed G190 (ἀκολουθέω) — properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
  • cried G2896 (κράζω) — properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Hosanna G5614 (ὡσαννά) — oh save!; hosanna (i.e. hoshia-na), an exclamation of adoration
  • to the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of David G1138 (Δαβίδ) — Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king
  • Blessed G2127 (εὐλογέω) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
  • he that cometh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • he that cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • the highest G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the highest G5310 (ὕψιστος) — highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the heavens

10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, Who is this?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • was come G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the city G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the city G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • was moved G4579 (σείω) — to rock (vibrate, properly, sideways or to and fro), i.e. (generally) to agitate (in any direction; cause to tremble); figuratively, to throw into a tremor (o…
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)

11 And the multitudes said, This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the multitude G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • the prophet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Nazareth G3478 (Ναζαρέθ) — Nazareth or Nazaret, a place in Palestine
  • of Galilee G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Galilee G1056 (Γαλιλαία) — Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine

12 And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of them that sold the doves;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • went G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the temple G2411 (ἱερόν) — a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • cast out G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • them that sold G4453 (πωλέω) — to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell
  • bought G59 (ἀγοράζω) — properly, to go to market, i.e. (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • overthrew G2690 (καταστρέφω) — to turn upside down, i.e. upset
  • the tables G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the tables G5132 (τράπεζα) — a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans at inte…
  • of the moneychangers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the moneychangers G2855 (κολλυβιστής) — a coin-dealer
  • the seats G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the seats G2515 (καθέδρα) — a bench (literally or figuratively)
  • of them that sold G4453 (πωλέω) — to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell
  • doves G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • doves G4058 (περιστερά) — a pigeon

13 and he saith unto them, It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer: but ye make it a den of robbers.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Psalms 93:5 · Isaiah 56:7 · Jeremiah 7:11 · Matthew 2:5 · Luke 19:46
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • It is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • My G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • shall be called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • the house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • of prayer G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • have made G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • a den G4693 (σπήλαιον) — a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort
  • of thieves G3027 (λῃστής) — a brigand

14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 35:5 · Matthew 4:23 · Matthew 9:35 · Matthew 11:4 · Acts 3:1 · Acts 10:38
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the blind G5185 (τυφλός) — opaque (as if smoky), i.e. (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
  • the lame G5560 (χωλός) — "halt", i.e. limping
  • came G4334 (προσέρχομαι) — to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
  • to him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the temple G2411 (ἱερόν) — a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
  • he healed G2323 (θεραπεύω) — to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

15 But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children that were crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were moved with indignation,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the chief priests G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief priests G749 (ἀρχιερεύς) — the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • scribes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • scribes G1122 (γραμματεύς)
  • saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the wonderful things G2297 (θαυμάσιος) — wondrous, i.e. (neuter as noun) a miracle
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • the children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the children G3816 (παῖς) — a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a king; a…
  • crying G2896 (κράζω) — properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the temple G2411 (ἱερόν) — a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Hosanna G5614 (ὡσαννά) — oh save!; hosanna (i.e. hoshia-na), an exclamation of adoration
  • to the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of David G1138 (Δαβίδ) — Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king
  • they were sore displeased G23 (ἀγανακτέω) — to be greatly afflicted, i.e. (figuratively) indignant

16 and said unto him, Hearest thou what these are saying? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea: did ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Hearest thou G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Yea G3483 (ναί) — yes
  • have ye G314 (ἀναγινώσκω) — to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
  • never G3763 (οὐδέποτε) — not even at any time, i.e. never at all
  • read G314 (ἀναγινώσκω) — to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • Out G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • of the mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • of babes G3516 (νήπιος) — not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian
  • sucklings G2337 (θηλάζω) — to suckle, (by implication) to suck
  • thou hast perfected G2675 (καταρτίζω) — to complete thoroughly, i.e. repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust
  • praise G136 (αἶνος) — properly, a story, but used in the sense of ; praise (of God)

17 And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he left G2641 (καταλείπω) — to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and went G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • out G1854 (ἔξω) — out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively
  • of the city G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the city G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Bethany G963 (Βηθανία) — date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine
  • he lodged G835 (αὐλίζομαι) — to pass the night (properly, in the open air)
  • there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither

18 Now in the morning as he returned to the city, he hungered.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 4:2 · Matthew 12:1 · Luke 4:2 · Hebrews 4:15
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • in the morning G4405 (πρωΐα) — day-dawn
  • as he returned G1877 (ἐπανάγω) — to lead up on, i.e. (technical) to put out (to sea); (intransitively) to return
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the city G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the city G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • he hungered G3983 (πεινάω) — to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave

19 And seeing a fig tree by the way side, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only; and he saith unto it, Let there be no fruit from thee henceforward for ever. And immediately the fig tree withered away.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when he saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • fig tree G4808 (συκῆ) — a fig-tree
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the way G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • he came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • thereon G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • thereon G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • but G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • but G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • leaves G5444 (φύλλον) — a sprout, i.e. leaf
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Let G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • no G3371 (μηκέτι) — no further
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • grow G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • on G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • henceforward for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • presently G3916 (παραχρῆμα) — at the thing itself, i.e. instantly
  • the fig tree G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the fig tree G4808 (συκῆ) — a fig-tree
  • withered away G3583 (ξηραίνω) — to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature

20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How did the fig tree immediately wither away?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 40:6
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • they marvelled G2296 (θαυμάζω) — to wonder; by implication, to admire
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • How G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • soon G3916 (παραχρῆμα) — at the thing itself, i.e. instantly
  • is G3583 (ξηραίνω) — to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature
  • the fig tree G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the fig tree G4808 (συκῆ) — a fig-tree
  • withered away G3583 (ξηραίνω) — to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature

21 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do what is done to the fig tree, but even if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea, it shall be done.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Verily G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • ye have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • doubt G1252 (διακρίνω) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide),…
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • ye shall G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • this G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the fig tree G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the fig tree G4808 (συκῆ) — a fig-tree
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • also if G2579 (κἄν) — and (or even) if
  • ye shall say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto G3735 (ὄρος) — a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • mountain G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mountain G3735 (ὄρος) — a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
  • Be thou removed G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
  • be thou cast G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the sea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sea G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
  • it shall be done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 7:7 · Matthew 7:11 · Matthew 18:19 · Luke 11:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • whatsoever G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • ye shall ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • prayer G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • prayer G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
  • believing G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • ye shall receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))

23 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • was come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the temple G2411 (ἱερόν) — a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
  • the chief priests G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief priests G749 (ἀρχιερεύς) — the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
  • the elders G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
  • of the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • came G4334 (προσέρχομαι) — to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • as he was teaching G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • By G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • what G4169 (ποῖος) — individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • doest thou G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • authority G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Proverbs 26:4 · Matthew 10:16 · Luke 6:9 · Colossians 4:6
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • I also G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • will ask G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication, to request
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • thing G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • ye tell G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • I in like wise G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • will tell G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • what G4169 (ποῖος) — individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • I do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)

25 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why then did ye not believe him?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The baptism G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The baptism G908 (βάπτισμα) — baptism (technically or figuratively)
  • of John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • whence G4159 (πόθεν) — from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause
  • was it G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they reasoned G1260 (διαλογίζομαι) — to reckon thoroughly, i.e. (genitive case) to deliberate (by reflection or discussion)
  • with G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • themselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • we shall say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • he will say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • unto us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • Why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • did ye G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

26 But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • we shall say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • we fear G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the people G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • hold G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • John G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • a prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet

27 And they answered Jesus, and said, We know not. He also said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • We G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • cannot G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • tell G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • tell G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • what G4169 (ποῖος) — individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • I do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)

28 But what think ye? A man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to-day in the vineyard.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • think G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • A G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • sons G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he came G4334 (προσέρχομαι) — to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
  • to the first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Son G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • go G5217 (ὑπάγω) — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
  • work G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
  • to day G4594 (σήμερον) — on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • vineyard G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • vineyard G290 (ἀμπελών) — a vineyard

29 And he answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented himself, and went.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • He answered G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • He answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I will G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • afterward G5305 (ὕστερον) — more lately, i.e. eventually
  • he repented G3338 (μεταμέλλομαι) — to care afterwards, i.e. regret
  • and went G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively

30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 23:3 · Romans 2:17 · Titus 1:16
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he came G4334 (προσέρχομαι) — to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
  • to the second G1208 (δεύτερος) — (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • likewise G5615 (ὡσαύτως) — as thus, i.e. in the same way
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • sir G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • went G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not

31 Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Whether G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • them twain G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • the will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • They say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • The first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Verily G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • That G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the publicans G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the publicans G5057 (τελώνης) — a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the harlots G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the harlots G4204 (πόρνη) — a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater
  • go G4254 (προάγω) — to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time [particle previous])
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • before G4254 (προάγω) — to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time [particle previous])
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

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 saw it, did not even repent yourselves afterward, that ye might believe him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • of righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the publicans G5057 (τελώνης) — a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
  • the harlots G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the harlots G4204 (πόρνη) — a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater
  • believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • when ye had seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • repented G3338 (μεταμέλλομαι) — to care afterwards, i.e. regret
  • afterward G5305 (ὕστερον) — more lately, i.e. eventually
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ye might believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)

33 Hear another parable: There was a man that was a householder, who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • another G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • parable G3850 (παραβολή) — a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
  • G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • There was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • householder G3617 (οἰκοδεσπότης) — the head of a family
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • planted G5452 (φυτεύω) — to set out in the earth, i.e. implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine
  • a vineyard G290 (ἀμπελών) — a vineyard
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hedged G5418 (φραγμός) — a fence, or inclosing barrier (literally or figuratively)
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • round about G4060 (περιτίθημι) — to place around; by implication, to present
  • digged G3736 (ὀρύσσω) — to "burrow" in the ground, i.e. dig
  • a winepress G3025 (ληνός) — a trough, i.e. wine-vat
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • built G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm
  • a tower G4444 (πύργος) — a tower or castle
  • let G1554 (ἐκδίδωμι) — to give forth, i.e. (specially) to lease
  • out G1554 (ἐκδίδωμι) — to give forth, i.e. (specially) to lease
  • to husbandmen G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e. farmer
  • went into a far country G589 (ἀποδημέω) — to go abroad, i.e. visit a foreign land

34 And when the season of the fruits drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, to receive his fruits.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • the time G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
  • of the fruit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • drew near G1448 (ἐγγίζω) — to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
  • he sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • servants G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the husbandmen G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the husbandmen G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e. farmer
  • that they might receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • the fruits G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the fruits G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • of it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the husbandmen G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the husbandmen G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e. farmer
  • took G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • servants G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • and beat G1194 (δέρω) — properly, to flay, i.e. (by implication) to scourge, or (by analogy) to thrash
  • one G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • killed G615 (ἀποκτείνω) — to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
  • another G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • stoned G3036 (λιθοβολέω) — to throw stones, i.e. lapidate

36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them in like manner.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 22:4
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • he sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • other G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • more G4119 (πλείων) — more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
  • than the first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • likewise G5615 (ὡσαύτως) — as thus, i.e. in the same way

37 But afterward he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • last of all G5305 (ὕστερον) — more lately, i.e. eventually
  • he sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • They will reverence G1788 (ἐντρέπω) — to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)

38 But the husbandmen, when they saw the son, said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and take his inheritance.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the husbandmen G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e. farmer
  • saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • they said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • themselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the heir G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the heir G2818 (κληρονόμος) — a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor
  • come G1205 (δεῦτε) — come hither!
  • let us kill G615 (ἀποκτείνω) — to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • let us seize G2722 (κατέχω) — to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • on G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • on G2817 (κληρονομία) — heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or (genitive case) a possession
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • inheritance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • inheritance G2817 (κληρονομία) — heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or (genitive case) a possession

39 And they took him, and cast him forth out of the vineyard, and killed him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they caught G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and cast G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
  • out G1854 (ἔξω) — out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively
  • of the vineyard G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the vineyard G290 (ἀμπελών) — a vineyard
  • slew G615 (ἀποκτείνω) — to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy

40 When therefore the lord of the vineyard shall come, what will he do unto those husbandmen?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Luke 20:15 · Hebrews 10:29
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • the lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • of the vineyard G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the vineyard G290 (ἀμπελών) — a vineyard
  • cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • will he do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • unto G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e. farmer
  • those G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • husbandmen G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • husbandmen G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e. farmer

41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those miserable men, and will let out the vineyard unto other husbandmen, who shall render him the fruits in their seasons.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • They say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • He will G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
  • miserably G2560 (κακῶς) — badly (physically or morally)
  • destroy G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
  • those G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • wicked men G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • will let out G1554 (ἐκδίδωμι) — to give forth, i.e. (specially) to lease
  • vineyard G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • vineyard G290 (ἀμπελών) — a vineyard
  • unto G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e. farmer
  • other G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • husbandmen G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e. farmer
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • shall render G591 (ἀποδίδωμι) — to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various applications)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • the fruits G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the fruits G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • seasons G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • seasons G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time

42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner; This was from the Lord, And it is marvellous in our eyes?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Did ye G314 (ἀναγινώσκω) — to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
  • never G3763 (οὐδέποτε) — not even at any time, i.e. never at all
  • read G314 (ἀναγινώσκω) — to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the scriptures G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the scriptures G1124 (γραφή) — a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
  • The stone G3037 (λίθος) — a stone (literally or figuratively)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • the builders G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm
  • rejected G593 (ἀποδοκιμάζω) — to disapprove, i.e. (by implication) to repudiate
  • the same G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is become G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the head G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • of the corner G1137 (γωνία) — an angle
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • the Lord’s G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • doing G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • it is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • marvellous G2298 (θαυμαστός) — wondered at, i.e. (by implication) wonderful
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)

43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Therefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • say I G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • The kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • shall be taken G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to a nation G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • bringing forth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • the fruits G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the fruits G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • thereof G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

44 And he that falleth on this stone shall be broken to pieces: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will scatter him as dust.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • whosoever shall fall G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • stone G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • stone G3037 (λίθος) — a stone (literally or figuratively)
  • shall be broken G4917 (συνθλάω) — to dash together, i.e. shatter
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • whomsoever G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • it shall fall G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • it will grind G3039 (λικμάω) — to winnow, i.e. (by analogy), to triturate
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to powder G3039 (λικμάω) — to winnow, i.e. (by analogy), to triturate

45 And when the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 12:12 · Luke 11:45 · Luke 20:19
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • the chief priests G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief priests G749 (ἀρχιερεύς) — the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
  • Pharisees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
  • had heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • parables G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • parables G3850 (παραβολή) — a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
  • they perceived G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he spake G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

46 And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when they sought G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • to lay hands on G2902 (κρατέω) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • they feared G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • the multitude G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the multitude G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • because G1894 (ἐπειδή) — since now, i.e. (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas
  • they took G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • for G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • a prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet