Matthew 21:28,29 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

“And he came to the first, and said, ‘Son, go work today in the vineyard'. And he answered and said, ‘I will not', but afterward he changed his mind, and went.”

The first son is called to work in his father's vineyard, but rudely refuses. However, afterwards he changes his mind and goes. He is a picture of all who for a time rudely ignore God but afterwards repent and begin to obey Him.

Matthew 21:28-29

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

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