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Matthew 21:29

Matthew 21:29
He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He answered and said, I will not,.... Which answer fitly expresses the language and practice of openly profane and unregenerate sinners, who will not come to Christ, that they may have life; nor will…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 21:28-32

But what think ye? - A way of speaking designed to direct them particularly to what he was saying, that they might be self-convicted. Two sons - By those two sons our Lord intends to represent the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

repented Rather "changed his mind," felt regret but not repentance or Metanoia, a deeper and more lasting feeling: see ch. Mat 3:2.

According to a well-supported reading the cases of the two sons are…