Apologetics Bible

Matthew 21:1

Greek

Καὶ ὅτε ἤγγισαν εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα καὶ ἦλθον εἰς Βηθφαγὴ ⸀εἰς τὸ Ὄρος τῶν Ἐλαιῶν, τότε ⸀Ἰησοῦς ἀπέστειλεν δύο μαθητὰς

Kai ote eggisan eis Ierosolyma kai elthon eis Bethphage eis to Oros ton Elaion, tote Iesoys apesteilen dyo mathetas

KJV: And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

AKJV: And when they drew near to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, to the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

ASV: And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

YLT: And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, unto the mount of the Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

Exposition: Matthew 21:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:2

Greek

λέγων αὐτοῖς· ⸀Πορεύεσθε εἰς τὴν κώμην τὴν ⸀κατέναντι ὑμῶν, καὶ ⸀εὐθέως εὑρήσετε ὄνον δεδεμένην καὶ πῶλον μετʼ αὐτῆς· λύσαντες ⸀ἀγάγετέ μοι.

legon aytois· Poreyesthe eis ten komen ten katenanti ymon, kai eytheos eyresete onon dedemenen kai polon met aytes· lysantes agagete moi.

KJV: Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.

AKJV: Saying to them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway you shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them to me.

ASV: saying unto them, Go into the village that is over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.

YLT: saying to them, `Go on to the village over-against you, and immediately ye shall find an ass bound, and a colt with her--having loosed, bring ye to me;

Exposition: Matthew 21:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:3

Greek

καὶ ἐάν τις ὑμῖν εἴπῃ τι, ἐρεῖτε ὅτι Ὁ κύριος αὐτῶν χρείαν ἔχει· ⸀εὐθὺς δὲ ⸀ἀποστελεῖ αὐτούς.

kai ean tis ymin eipe ti, ereite oti O kyrios ayton chreian echei· eythys de apostelei aytoys.

KJV: And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

AKJV: And if any man say something to you, you shall say, The Lord has need of them; and straightway he will send them.

ASV: And if any one say aught unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

YLT: and if any one may say anything to you, ye shall say, that the lord hath need of them, and immediately he will send them.'

Exposition: Matthew 21:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:4

Greek

Τοῦτο ⸀δὲ γέγονεν ἵνα πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος·

Toyto de gegonen ina plerothe to rethen dia toy prophetoy legontos·

KJV: All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

AKJV: All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

ASV: Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,

YLT: And all this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through the prophet, saying,

Exposition: Matthew 21:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:5

Greek

Εἴπατε τῇ θυγατρὶ Σιών· Ἰδοὺ ὁ βασιλεύς σου ἔρχεταί σοι πραῢς καὶ ἐπιβεβηκὼς ἐπὶ ὄνον καὶ ⸀ἐπὶ πῶλον υἱὸν ὑποζυγίου.

Eipate te thygatri Sion· Idoy o basileys soy erchetai soi prays kai epibebekos epi onon kai epi polon yion ypozygioy.

KJV: Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.

AKJV: Tell you the daughter of Sion, Behold, your King comes to you, meek, and sitting on an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.

ASV: Tell ye the daughter of Zion,

YLT: `Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Lo, thy king doth come to thee, meek, and mounted on an ass, and a colt, a foal of a beast of burden.'

Exposition: Matthew 21:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:6

Greek

πορευθέντες δὲ οἱ μαθηταὶ καὶ ποιήσαντες καθὼς ⸀συνέταξεν αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς

poreythentes de oi mathetai kai poiesantes kathos synetaxen aytois o Iesoys

KJV: And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,

AKJV: And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,

ASV: And the disciples went, and did even as Jesus appointed them,

YLT: And the disciples having gone and having done as Jesus commanded them,

Exposition: Matthew 21:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:7

Greek

ἤγαγον τὴν ὄνον καὶ τὸν πῶλον, καὶ ἐπέθηκαν ⸀ἐπʼ αὐτῶν τὰ ⸀ἱμάτια, καὶ ἐπεκάθισεν ἐπάνω αὐτῶν.

egagon ten onon kai ton polon, kai epethekan ep ayton ta imatia, kai epekathisen epano ayton.

KJV: And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.

AKJV: And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.

ASV: and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their garments; and he sat thereon.

YLT: brought the ass and the colt, and did put on them their garments, and set him upon them;

Exposition: Matthew 21:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:8

Greek

ὁ δὲ πλεῖστος ὄχλος ἔστρωσαν ἑαυτῶν τὰ ἱμάτια ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ, ἄλλοι δὲ ἔκοπτον κλάδους ἀπὸ τῶν δένδρων καὶ ἐστρώννυον ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ.

o de pleistos ochlos estrosan eayton ta imatia en te odo, alloi de ekopton kladoys apo ton dendron kai estronnyon en te odo.

KJV: And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.

AKJV: And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way.

ASV: And the most part of the multitude spread their garments in the way; and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the way.

YLT: and the very great multitude spread their own garments in the way, and others were cutting branches from the trees, and were strewing in the way,

Exposition: Matthew 21:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:9

Greek

οἱ δὲ ὄχλοι οἱ προάγοντες ⸀αὐτὸν καὶ οἱ ἀκολουθοῦντες ἔκραζον λέγοντες· Ὡσαννὰ τῷ υἱῷ Δαυίδ· Εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἐν ὀνόματι κυρίου· Ὡσαννὰ ἐν τοῖς ὑψίστοις.

oi de ochloi oi proagontes ayton kai oi akoloythoyntes ekrazon legontes· Osanna to yio Dayid· Eylogemenos o erchomenos en onomati kyrioy· Osanna en tois ypsistois.

KJV: And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

AKJV: And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

ASV: And the multitudes that went before him, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

YLT: and the multitudes who were going before, and who were following, were crying, saying, `Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he who is coming in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.'

Exposition: Matthew 21:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:10

Greek

καὶ εἰσελθόντος αὐτοῦ εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα ἐσείσθη πᾶσα ἡ πόλις λέγουσα· Τίς ἐστιν οὗτος;

kai eiselthontos aytoy eis Ierosolyma eseisthe pasa e polis legoysa· Tis estin oytos;

KJV: And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

AKJV: And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

ASV: And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, Who is this?

YLT: And he having entered into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, `Who is this?'

Exposition: Matthew 21:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:11

Greek

οἱ δὲ ὄχλοι ἔλεγον· Οὗτός ἐστιν ⸂ὁ προφήτης Ἰησοῦς⸃ ὁ ἀπὸ Ναζαρὲθ τῆς Γαλιλαίας.

oi de ochloi elegon· Oytos estin o prophetes Iesoys o apo Nazareth tes Galilaias.

KJV: And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

AKJV: And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. ¶

ASV: And the multitudes said, This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.

YLT: And the multitudes said, `This is Jesus the prophet, who is from Nazareth of Galilee.'

Exposition: Matthew 21:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:12

Greek

Καὶ εἰσῆλθεν ⸀Ἰησοῦς εἰς τὸ ⸀ἱερόν, καὶ ἐξέβαλεν πάντας τοὺς πωλοῦντας καὶ ἀγοράζοντας ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ καὶ τὰς τραπέζας τῶν κολλυβιστῶν κατέστρεψεν καὶ τὰς καθέδρας τῶν πωλούντων τὰς περιστεράς,

Kai eiselthen Iesoys eis to ieron, kai exebalen pantas toys poloyntas kai agorazontas en to iero kai tas trapezas ton kollybiston katestrepsen kai tas kathedras ton poloynton tas peristeras,

KJV: And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

AKJV: And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

ASV: And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of them that sold the doves;

YLT: And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and did cast forth all those selling and buying in the temple, and the tables of the money-changers he overturned, and the seats of those selling the doves,

Exposition: Matthew 21:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:13

Greek

καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· Γέγραπται· Ὁ οἶκός μου οἶκος προσευχῆς κληθήσεται, ὑμεῖς δὲ αὐτὸν ⸀ποιεῖτε σπήλαιον λῃστῶν.

kai legei aytois· Gegraptai· O oikos moy oikos proseyches klethesetai, ymeis de ayton poieite spelaion leston.

KJV: And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

AKJV: And said to them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but you have made it a den of thieves.

ASV: and he saith unto them, It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer: but ye make it a den of robbers.

YLT: and he saith to them, `It hath been written, My house a house of prayer shall be called, but ye did make it a den of robbers.'

Exposition: Matthew 21:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:14

Greek

Καὶ προσῆλθον αὐτῷ ⸂τυφλοὶ καὶ χωλοὶ⸃ ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ, καὶ ἐθεράπευσεν αὐτούς.

Kai proselthon ayto typhloi kai choloi en to iero, kai etherapeysen aytoys.

KJV: And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

AKJV: And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

ASV: And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

YLT: And there came to him blind and lame men in the temple, and he healed them,

Exposition: Matthew 21:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:15

Greek

ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ γραμματεῖς τὰ θαυμάσια ἃ ἐποίησεν καὶ τοὺς παῖδας ⸀τοὺς κράζοντας ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ καὶ λέγοντας· Ὡσαννὰ τῷ υἱῷ Δαυίδ ἠγανάκτησαν

idontes de oi archiereis kai oi grammateis ta thaymasia a epoiesen kai toys paidas toys krazontas en to iero kai legontas· Osanna to yio Dayid eganaktesan

KJV: And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,

AKJV: And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore displeased,

ASV: But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children that were crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were moved with indignation,

YLT: and the chief priests and the scribes having seen the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, `Hosanna to the Son of David,' were much displeased;

Exposition: Matthew 21:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:16

Greek

καὶ εἶπαν αὐτῷ· Ἀκούεις τί οὗτοι λέγουσιν; ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς λέγει αὐτοῖς· Ναί. οὐδέποτε ἀνέγνωτε ὅτι Ἐκ στόματος νηπίων καὶ θηλαζόντων κατηρτίσω αἶνον;

kai eipan ayto· Akoyeis ti oytoi legoysin; o de Iesoys legei aytois· Nai. oydepote anegnote oti Ek stomatos nepion kai thelazonton katertiso ainon;

KJV: And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

AKJV: And said to him, Hear you what these say? And Jesus says to them, Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings you have perfected praise? ¶

ASV: and said unto him, Hearest thou what these are saying? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea: did ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

YLT: and they said to him, Hearest thou what these say?' And Jesus saith to them, Yes, did ye never read, that, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings Thou didst prepare praise?'

Exposition: Matthew 21:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:17

Greek

καὶ καταλιπὼν αὐτοὺς ἐξῆλθεν ἔξω τῆς πόλεως εἰς Βηθανίαν, καὶ ηὐλίσθη ἐκεῖ.

kai katalipon aytoys exelthen exo tes poleos eis Bethanian, kai eylisthe ekei.

KJV: And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.

AKJV: And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.

ASV: And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there.

YLT: And having left them, he went forth out of the city to Bethany, and did lodge there,

Exposition: Matthew 21:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:18

Greek

⸀Πρωῒ δὲ ⸀ἐπανάγων εἰς τὴν πόλιν ἐπείνασεν.

Proi de epanagon eis ten polin epeinasen.

KJV: Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.

AKJV: Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungry.

ASV: Now in the morning as he returned to the city, he hungered.

YLT: and in the morning turning back to the city, he hungered,

Exposition: Matthew 21:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:19

Greek

καὶ ἰδὼν συκῆν μίαν ἐπὶ τῆς ὁδοῦ ἦλθεν ἐπʼ αὐτήν, καὶ οὐδὲν εὗρεν ἐν αὐτῇ εἰ μὴ φύλλα μόνον, καὶ λέγει αὐτῇ· ⸀Μηκέτι ἐκ σοῦ καρπὸς γένηται εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα· καὶ ἐξηράνθη παραχρῆμα ἡ συκῆ.

kai idon syken mian epi tes odoy elthen ep ayten, kai oyden eyren en ayte ei me phylla monon, kai legei ayte· Meketi ek soy karpos genetai eis ton aiona· kai exeranthe parachrema e syke.

KJV: And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.

AKJV: And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said to it, Let no fruit grow on you henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.

ASV: And seeing a fig tree by the way side, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only; and he saith unto it, Let there be no fruit from thee henceforward for ever. And immediately the fig tree withered away.

YLT: and having seen a certain fig-tree on the way, he came to it, and found nothing in it except leaves only, and he saith to it, `No more from thee may fruit be--to the age;' and forthwith the fig-tree withered.

Exposition: Matthew 21:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:20

Greek

καὶ ἰδόντες οἱ μαθηταὶ ἐθαύμασαν λέγοντες· Πῶς παραχρῆμα ἐξηράνθη ἡ συκῆ;

kai idontes oi mathetai ethaymasan legontes· Pos parachrema exeranthe e syke;

KJV: And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

AKJV: And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

ASV: And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How did the fig tree immediately wither away?

YLT: And the disciples having seen, did wonder, saying, `How did the fig-tree forthwith wither?'

Exposition: Matthew 21:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:21

Greek

ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ἐὰν ἔχητε πίστιν καὶ μὴ διακριθῆτε, οὐ μόνον τὸ τῆς συκῆς ποιήσετε, ἀλλὰ κἂν τῷ ὄρει τούτῳ εἴπητε· Ἄρθητι καὶ βλήθητι εἰς τὴν θάλασσαν, γενήσεται·

apokritheis de o Iesoys eipen aytois· Amen lego ymin, ean echete pistin kai me diakrithete, oy monon to tes sykes poiesete, alla kan to orei toyto eipete· Artheti kai bletheti eis ten thalassan, genesetai·

KJV: Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

AKJV: Jesus answered and said to them, Truly I say to you, If you have faith, and doubt not, you shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if you shall say to this mountain, Be you removed, and be you cast into the sea; it shall be done.

ASV: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do what is done to the fig tree, but even if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea, it shall be done.

YLT: And Jesus answering said to them, `Verily I say to you, If ye may have faith, and may not doubt, not only this of the fig-tree shall ye do, but even if to this mount ye may say, Be lifted up and be cast into the sea, it shall come to pass;

Exposition: Matthew 21:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:22

Greek

καὶ πάντα ὅσα ⸀ἂν αἰτήσητε ἐν τῇ προσευχῇ πιστεύοντες λήμψεσθε.

kai panta osa an aitesete en te proseyche pisteyontes lempsesthe.

KJV: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

AKJV: And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive. ¶

ASV: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

YLT: and all--as much as ye may ask in the prayer, believing, ye shall receive.'

Exposition: Matthew 21:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:23

Greek

Καὶ ⸂ἐλθόντος αὐτοῦ⸃ εἰς τὸ ἱερὸν προσῆλθον αὐτῷ διδάσκοντι οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ πρεσβύτεροι τοῦ λαοῦ λέγοντες· Ἐν ποίᾳ ἐξουσίᾳ ταῦτα ποιεῖς; καὶ τίς σοι ἔδωκεν τὴν ἐξουσίαν ταύτην;

Kai elthontos aytoy eis to ieron proselthon ayto didaskonti oi archiereis kai oi presbyteroi toy laoy legontes· En poia exoysia tayta poieis; kai tis soi edoken ten exoysian tayten;

KJV: And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

AKJV: And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority do you these things? and who gave you this authority?

ASV: And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

YLT: And he having come to the temple, there came to him when teaching the chief priests and the elders of the people, saying, `By what authority dost thou do these things? and who gave thee this authority?'

Exposition: Matthew 21:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:24

Greek

ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Ἐρωτήσω ὑμᾶς κἀγὼ λόγον ἕνα, ὃν ἐὰν εἴπητέ μοι κἀγὼ ὑμῖν ἐρῶ ἐν ποίᾳ ἐξουσίᾳ ταῦτα ποιῶ·

apokritheis de o Iesoys eipen aytois· Eroteso ymas kago logon ena, on ean eipete moi kago ymin ero en poia exoysia tayta poio·

KJV: And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

AKJV: And Jesus answered and said to them, I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

ASV: And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

YLT: And Jesus answering said to them, `I will ask you--I also--one word, which if ye may tell me, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things;

Exposition: Matthew 21:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:25

Greek

τὸ βάπτισμα ⸀τὸ Ἰωάννου πόθεν ἦν; ἐξ οὐρανοῦ ἢ ἐξ ἀνθρώπων; οἱ δὲ διελογίζοντο ⸀ἐν ἑαυτοῖς λέγοντες· Ἐὰν εἴπωμεν· Ἐξ οὐρανοῦ, ἐρεῖ ἡμῖν· Διὰ τί οὖν οὐκ ἐπιστεύσατε αὐτῷ;

to baptisma to Ioannoy pothen en; ex oyranoy e ex anthropon; oi de dielogizonto en eaytois legontes· Ean eipomen· Ex oyranoy, erei emin· Dia ti oyn oyk episteysate ayto;

KJV: The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?

AKJV: The baptism of John, from where was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why did you not then believe him?

ASV: The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why then did ye not believe him?

YLT: the baptism of John, whence was it? --from heaven, or from men?' And they were reasoning with themselves, saying, `If we should say, From heaven; he will say to us, Wherefore, then, did ye not believe him?

Exposition: Matthew 21:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:26

Greek

ἐὰν δὲ εἴπωμεν· Ἐξ ἀνθρώπων, φοβούμεθα τὸν ὄχλον, πάντες γὰρ ⸂ὡς προφήτην ἔχουσιν τὸν Ἰωάννην⸃.

ean de eipomen· Ex anthropon, phoboymetha ton ochlon, pantes gar os propheten echoysin ton Ioannen.

KJV: But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

AKJV: But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

ASV: But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.

YLT: and if we should say, From men, we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.'

Exposition: Matthew 21:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:27

Greek

καὶ ἀποκριθέντες τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἶπαν· Οὐκ οἴδαμεν. ἔφη αὐτοῖς καὶ αὐτός· Οὐδὲ ἐγὼ λέγω ὑμῖν ἐν ποίᾳ ἐξουσίᾳ ταῦτα ποιῶ.

kai apokrithentes to Iesoy eipan· Oyk oidamen. ephe aytois kai aytos· Oyde ego lego ymin en poia exoysia tayta poio.

KJV: And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

AKJV: And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said to them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. ¶

ASV: And they answered Jesus, and said, We know not. He also said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

YLT: And answering Jesus they said, We have not known.' He said to them--he also--Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Exposition: Matthew 21:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:28

Greek

Τί δὲ ὑμῖν δοκεῖ; ἄνθρωπος εἶχεν τέκνα δύο. ⸀προσελθὼν τῷ πρώτῳ εἶπεν· Τέκνον, ὕπαγε σήμερον ἐργάζου ἐν τῷ ⸀ἀμπελῶνι.

Ti de ymin dokei; anthropos eichen tekna dyo. proselthon to proto eipen· Teknon, ypage semeron ergazoy en to ampeloni.

KJV: 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.

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

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

YLT: `And what think ye? A man had two children, and having come to the first, he said, Child, go, to-day be working in my vineyard.'

Exposition: Matthew 21:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:29

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν· ⸂Οὐ θέλω· ὕστερον δὲ μεταμεληθεὶς⸃ ἀπῆλθεν.

o de apokritheis eipen· Oy thelo· ysteron de metameletheis apelthen.

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

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

ASV: And he answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented himself, and went.

YLT: And he answering said, `I will not,' but at last, having repented, he went.

Exposition: Matthew 21:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:30

Greek

⸂προσελθὼν δὲ⸃ τῷ ⸀δευτέρῳ εἶπεν ὡσαύτως· ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν· ⸂Ἐγώ, κύριε· καὶ οὐκ⸃ ἀπῆλθεν.

proselthon de to deytero eipen osaytos· o de apokritheis eipen· Ego, kyrie· kai oyk apelthen.

KJV: And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

AKJV: And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

ASV: And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

YLT: `And having come to the second, he said in the same manner, and he answering said, I go , sir, and went not;

Exposition: Matthew 21:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:31

Greek

τίς ἐκ τῶν δύο ἐποίησεν τὸ θέλημα τοῦ πατρός; ⸀λέγουσιν· Ὁ ⸀πρῶτος. λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι οἱ τελῶναι καὶ αἱ πόρναι προάγουσιν ὑμᾶς εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ.

tis ek ton dyo epoiesen to thelema toy patros; legoysin· O protos. legei aytois o Iesoys· Amen lego ymin oti oi telonai kai ai pornai proagoysin ymas eis ten basileian toy theoy.

KJV: Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

AKJV: Whether of them two did the will of his father? They say to him, The first. Jesus says to them, Truly I say to you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

ASV: Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

YLT: which of the two did the will of the father?' They say to him, The first.' Jesus saith to them, Verily I say to you, that the tax-gatherers and the harlots do go before you into the reign of God,

Exposition: Matthew 21:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:32

Greek

ἦλθεν γὰρ ⸂Ἰωάννης πρὸς ὑμᾶς⸃ ἐν ὁδῷ δικαιοσύνης, καὶ οὐκ ἐπιστεύσατε αὐτῷ· οἱ δὲ τελῶναι καὶ αἱ πόρναι ἐπίστευσαν αὐτῷ· ὑμεῖς δὲ ἰδόντες ⸀οὐδὲ μετεμελήθητε ὕστερον τοῦ πιστεῦσαι αὐτῷ.

elthen gar Ioannes pros ymas en odo dikaiosynes, kai oyk episteysate ayto· oi de telonai kai ai pornai episteysan ayto· ymeis de idontes oyde metemelethete ysteron toy pisteysai ayto.

KJV: For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

AKJV: For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and you, when you had seen it, repented not afterward, that you might believe him. ¶

ASV: For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not; but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye saw it, did not even repent yourselves afterward, that ye might believe him.

YLT: for John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye did not believe him, and the tax-gatherers and the harlots did believe him, and ye, having seen, repented not at last--to believe him.

Exposition: Matthew 21:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:33

Greek

Ἄλλην παραβολὴν ἀκούσατε. ⸀Ἄνθρωπος ἦν οἰκοδεσπότης ὅστις ἐφύτευσεν ἀμπελῶνα καὶ φραγμὸν αὐτῷ περιέθηκεν καὶ ὤρυξεν ἐν αὐτῷ ληνὸν καὶ ᾠκοδόμησεν πύργον, καὶ ἐξέδετο αὐτὸν γεωργοῖς, καὶ ἀπεδήμησεν.

Allen parabolen akoysate. Anthropos en oikodespotes ostis ephyteysen ampelona kai phragmon ayto perietheken kai oryxen en ayto lenon kai okodomesen pyrgon, kai exedeto ayton georgois, kai apedemesen.

KJV: Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:

AKJV: Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and dig a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to farmers, and went into a far country:

ASV: Hear another parable: There was a man that was a householder, who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country.

YLT: `Hear ye another simile: There was a certain man, a householder, who planted a vineyard, and did put a hedge round it, and digged in it a wine-press, and built a tower, and gave it out to husbandmen, and went abroad.

Exposition: Matthew 21:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:34

Greek

ὅτε δὲ ἤγγισεν ὁ καιρὸς τῶν καρπῶν, ἀπέστειλεν τοὺς δούλους αὐτοῦ πρὸς τοὺς γεωργοὺς λαβεῖν τοὺς καρποὺς αὐτοῦ.

ote de eggisen o kairos ton karpon, apesteilen toys doyloys aytoy pros toys georgoys labein toys karpoys aytoy.

KJV: And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.

AKJV: And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the farmers, that they might receive the fruits of it.

ASV: And when the season of the fruits drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, to receive his fruits.

YLT: `And when the season of the fruits came nigh, he sent his servants unto the husbandmen, to receive the fruits of it,

Exposition: Matthew 21:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:35

Greek

καὶ λαβόντες οἱ γεωργοὶ τοὺς δούλους αὐτοῦ ὃν μὲν ἔδειραν, ὃν δὲ ἀπέκτειναν, ὃν δὲ ἐλιθοβόλησαν.

kai labontes oi georgoi toys doyloys aytoy on men edeiran, on de apekteinan, on de elithobolesan.

KJV: And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.

AKJV: And the farmers took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.

ASV: And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.

YLT: and the husbandmen having taken his servants, one they scourged, and one they killed, and one they stoned.

Exposition: Matthew 21:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:36

Greek

πάλιν ἀπέστειλεν ἄλλους δούλους πλείονας τῶν πρώτων, καὶ ἐποίησαν αὐτοῖς ὡσαύτως.

palin apesteilen alloys doyloys pleionas ton proton, kai epoiesan aytois osaytos.

KJV: Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.

AKJV: Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did to them likewise.

ASV: Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them in like manner.

YLT: `Again he sent other servants more than the first, and they did to them in the same manner.

Exposition: Matthew 21:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:37

Greek

ὕστερον δὲ ἀπέστειλεν πρὸς αὐτοὺς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ λέγων· Ἐντραπήσονται τὸν υἱόν μου.

ysteron de apesteilen pros aytoys ton yion aytoy legon· Entrapesontai ton yion moy.

KJV: But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.

AKJV: But last of all he sent to them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.

ASV: But afterward he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.

YLT: `And at last he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son;

Exposition: Matthew 21:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:38

Greek

οἱ δὲ γεωργοὶ ἰδόντες τὸν υἱὸν εἶπον ἐν ἑαυτοῖς· Οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ κληρονόμος· δεῦτε ἀποκτείνωμεν αὐτὸν καὶ ⸀σχῶμεν τὴν κληρονομίαν αὐτοῦ·

oi de georgoi idontes ton yion eipon en eaytois· Oytos estin o kleronomos· deyte apokteinomen ayton kai schomen ten kleronomian aytoy·

KJV: But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.

AKJV: But when the farmers saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.

ASV: But the husbandmen, when they saw the son, said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and take his inheritance.

YLT: and the husbandmen having seen the son, said among themselves, This is the heir, come, we may kill him, and may possess his inheritance;

Exposition: Matthew 21:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:39

Greek

καὶ λαβόντες αὐτὸν ἐξέβαλον ἔξω τοῦ ἀμπελῶνος καὶ ἀπέκτειναν.

kai labontes ayton exebalon exo toy ampelonos kai apekteinan.

KJV: And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.

AKJV: And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.

ASV: And they took him, and cast him forth out of the vineyard, and killed him.

YLT: and having taken him, they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him;

Exposition: Matthew 21:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:40

Greek

ὅταν οὖν ἔλθῃ ὁ κύριος τοῦ ἀμπελῶνος, τί ποιήσει τοῖς γεωργοῖς ἐκείνοις;

otan oyn elthe o kyrios toy ampelonos, ti poiesei tois georgois ekeinois;

KJV: When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?

AKJV: When the lord therefore of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those farmers?

ASV: When therefore the lord of the vineyard shall come, what will he do unto those husbandmen?

YLT: whenever therefore the lord of the vineyard may come, what will he do to these husbandmen?'

Exposition: Matthew 21:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:41

Greek

λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· Κακοὺς κακῶς ἀπολέσει αὐτούς, καὶ τὸν ἀμπελῶνα ἐκδώσεται ἄλλοις γεωργοῖς, οἵτινες ἀποδώσουσιν αὐτῷ τοὺς καρποὺς ἐν τοῖς καιροῖς αὐτῶν.

legoysin ayto· Kakoys kakos apolesei aytoys, kai ton ampelona ekdosetai allois georgois, oitines apodosoysin ayto toys karpoys en tois kairois ayton.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: They say to him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard to other farmers, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.

ASV: They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those miserable men, and will let out the vineyard unto other husbandmen, who shall render him the fruits in their seasons.

YLT: They say to him, `Evil men--he will evilly destroy them, and the vineyard will give out to other husbandmen, who will give back to him the fruits in their seasons.'

Exposition: Matthew 21:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:42

Greek

Λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Οὐδέποτε ἀνέγνωτε ἐν ταῖς γραφαῖς· Λίθον ὃν ἀπεδοκίμασαν οἱ οἰκοδομοῦντες οὗτος ἐγενήθη εἰς κεφαλὴν γωνίας· παρὰ κυρίου ἐγένετο αὕτη, καὶ ἔστιν θαυμαστὴ ἐν ὀφθαλμοῖς ἡμῶν;

Legei aytois o Iesoys· Oydepote anegnote en tais graphais· Lithon on apedokimasan oi oikodomoyntes oytos egenethe eis kephalen gonias· para kyrioy egeneto ayte, kai estin thaymaste en ophthalmois emon;

KJV: Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

AKJV: Jesus says to them, Did you never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?

ASV: Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected,

YLT: Jesus saith to them, `Did ye never read in the Writings, A stone that the builders disallowed, it became head of a corner; from the Lord hath this come to pass, and it is wonderful in our eyes.

Exposition: Matthew 21:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:43

Greek

διὰ τοῦτο λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ἀρθήσεται ἀφʼ ὑμῶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ δοθήσεται ἔθνει ποιοῦντι τοὺς καρποὺς αὐτῆς.

dia toyto lego ymin oti arthesetai aph ymon e basileia toy theoy kai dothesetai ethnei poioynti toys karpoys aytes.

KJV: Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

AKJV: Therefore say I to you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

ASV: Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

YLT: `Because of this I say to you, that the reign of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth its fruit;

Exposition: Matthew 21:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:44

Greek

⸂Καὶ ὁ πεσὼν ἐπὶ τὸν λίθον τοῦτον συνθλασθήσεται· ἐφʼ ὃν δʼ ἂν πέσῃ λικμήσει αὐτόν.⸃

Kai o peson epi ton lithon toyton synthlasthesetai· eph on d an pese likmesei ayton.

KJV: And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

AKJV: And whoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

ASV: And he that falleth on this stone shall be broken to pieces: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will scatter him as dust.

YLT: and he who is falling on this stone shall be broken, and on whomsoever it may fall it will crush him to pieces.'

Exposition: Matthew 21:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:45

Greek

Καὶ ἀκούσαντες οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ Φαρισαῖοι τὰς παραβολὰς αὐτοῦ ἔγνωσαν ὅτι περὶ αὐτῶν λέγει·

Kai akoysantes oi archiereis kai oi Pharisaioi tas parabolas aytoy egnosan oti peri ayton legei·

KJV: And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.

AKJV: And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke of them.

ASV: And when the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.

YLT: And the chief priests and the Pharisees having heard his similes, knew that of them he speaketh,

Exposition: Matthew 21:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 21:46

Greek

καὶ ζητοῦντες αὐτὸν κρατῆσαι ἐφοβήθησαν τοὺς ὄχλους, ⸂ἐπεὶ εἰς⸃ προφήτην αὐτὸν εἶχον.

kai zetoyntes ayton kratesai ephobethesan toys ochloys, epei eis propheten ayton eichon.

KJV: But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

AKJV: But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

ASV: And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.

YLT: and seeking to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding him as a prophet.

Exposition: Matthew 21:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.