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Repentance is Action
Commentators highlight that the son's repentance was genuine because it led to action. He didn't just feel sorry for his initial refusal; he changed his mind and went to work. Scholars explain that true, godly repentance isn't merely an emotion like regret, but a change of heart that results in practical obedience to God's will.
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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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 21:29
I will not (ου θελω). So many old manuscripts, though the Vatican manuscript (B) has the order of the two sons reversed. Logically…
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:29
In this parable, the older son says no, but repents and goes; the second son says yes, but does nothing. Who performs the Father’s will? The first.…
John Gill
On Matthew 21:29
17th Century
Pastor
He answered and said, I will not
Which answer fitly expresses the language and practice of openly profane and unregenerate sin…
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,