Matthew 21:31
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King James Version (modern wording)
Whether of them two did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus says unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 21:31 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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.
Matthew 21:31 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 21:31 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 21:31 say?
Matthew 21:31 in modern King James wording reads: "Whether of them two did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus says unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you."
Where is Matthew 21:31 found in the Bible?
Matthew 21:31 is verse 31 of chapter 21 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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