The Parable of the wicked husbandmen can be found in the Gospels of Matthew (21:33-46), Mark (12: 1-12), and Luke (20:9-18). In this parable, a landowner plants a vineyard and leases it to tenants, but when he sends servants to collect his share of the produce, they are mistreated and even killed. Finally, he sends his son, thinking they will respect him, but the tenants see an opportunity to take his inheritance and kill him as well.
The similarities across the three Gospels show the importance of this parable in conveying a powerful message about the rejection of God's messengers and ultimately His own Son. It serves as a warning against greed, rebellion, and the consequences of rejecting God's authority. The daily application for the reader is to reflect on how we are treating and responding to God's messengers and His Son in our own lives. Are we honoring and obeying Him, or are we rejecting His authority and seeking our own selfish desires?
This passage is found in all three synoptic Gospels, highlighting its significance and the importance of its message. The repetition of this parable emphasizes its timeless lesson and the need for us to examine our hearts and actions in relation to God's authority and the messengers He sends to us.
Matthew: 21:33-46
In Matthew 21:33-46, Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants who killed the landowner's son. The religious leaders understood that the parable was directed at them, and Jesus warns that the kingdom of God will be taken away from them and given to a people who will produce its fruit. This passage is also found in Mark 12:1-12 and Luke 20:9-19.
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Mark: 12:1-12
In Mark 12:1-12, Jesus tells a parable about tenants who mistreat the owner's servants and eventually kill his son. This passage is also found in Matthew 21:33-46 and Luke 20:9-19.
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Luke: 20:9-18
In Luke 20:9-18, Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants who reject the owner's servants and even his son, symbolizing the rejection of God's messengers throughout history. This passage is also found in Matthew 21:33-46 and Mark 12:1-12, with some variations in details.
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