Matthew 21:31 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Whether of them twain. Which of the two.

the will. the desire. Greek. thelema (the Noun of App-102).

publicans. tax-gatherers.

go into... before. go before you into.

the kingdom of God. See App-114. The fourth of five occurrences in Matthew. See note on Matthew 6:33.

Matthew 21:31

31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, 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.