Matthew 21:41 Meaning and Explanation
“They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The hearers answer that the owner will destroy the wicked tenants and lease the vineyard to others who will give him the fruit.
What Does Matthew 21:41 Mean?
The hearers answer Jesus' question, declaring that the owner will bring the wicked tenants to a miserable end and lease the vineyard to other farmers who will faithfully give him the fruit in season. They pronounce a just sentence on the rebels.
Without realizing it, they speak a verdict that touches their own situation. The stewardship that is misused is given to those who will bear its fruit. The answer reveals a deep principle of God's dealings: His purposes go forward, and the privilege of serving Him passes to the faithful. What matters in the end is rendering the fruit He seeks, in its proper season and from a willing heart.
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What does Matthew 21:41 mean?
The hearers answer that the owner will destroy the wicked tenants and lease the vineyard to others who will give him the fruit.