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The Two Sons Explained
Commentators universally explain that the two sons represent two distinct groups. The son who first refuses but later obeys represents the tax collectors and sinners who repented at the preaching of John and Jesus. The son who agrees to work but never does represents the religious leaders, who professed righteousness but ultimately disobeyed God.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:28–32
18th Century
Theologian
But what think ye? This was a way of speaking designed to direct them particularly to what He was saying, so that they might be self-convi…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:28–29
19th Century
Preacher
By two parables the Lord Jesus deals with the religious leaders who had opposed Him.
In the first parable, that of the two sons, He exposes …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:28
This is the first of three parables by which Jesus rebukes the Jewish leaders (vv.28–32, 33–46; 22:1–14). It is introduced without any preamble oth…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 21:28
16th Century
Theologian
This conclusion shows the object of the parable, as Christ prefers to the scribes and priests those who were generally considered infamous and dete…
John Gill
On Matthew 21:28
17th Century
Pastor
But what think you ?
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a certain man had two sons
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:28–32
17th Century
Minister
Parables that give reproof speak plainly to the offenders and judge them out of their own mouths. The parable of the two sons sent to work in the v…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 21:23–46
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, they reprehend by questioning. And firstly, the questioning is related; and secondly, the refutation is related, where it is said,