Matthew 21:37 Meaning and Explanation
“But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.”
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What Does Matthew 21:37 Mean?
At last the owner sends his own son to the tenants, saying, "They will reverence my son." Having sent servant after servant, he now sends the dearest one of all, trusting that the son will be honored where the servants were not.
This is the heart of the parable. After the prophets, God sent His own beloved Son, the final and greatest appeal of His love. The sending of the son reveals how far the Father's mercy reaches and how precious the Son is to Him. In this single figure the whole gospel comes into view: God gives His Son in the hope of winning back those who have resisted every lesser call.
Matthew 21:37 in the Original Language
huios (υἱός), 'son' -- the beloved heir, sent last of all as the owner's own.
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What does Matthew 21:37 mean?
Finally the owner sends his own son, expecting the tenants to respect him.