Matthew 21:29

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Matthew 21:29

He answered, & said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"And he answered, 'I will not'; but afterward he regretted it and went.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And he answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented himself, and went.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And he said in answer, I will not: but later, changing his decision, he went.
- Basic English Bible

I will not,' he replied. But later he changed his mind and went.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And he answering said, I will not; but afterwards repenting himself he went.
- Darby Bible

And he answering, said: I will not. But afterwards, being moved with repentance, he went.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And he answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented himself, and went.
- English Revised Version

He answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he changed his mind, and went.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Matthew 21:29

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 21:29


21:27 Neither tell I you - Not again, in express terms: he had often told them before, and they would not believe him.

21:30 He answered, I go, sir: but went not - Just so did the scribes and Pharisees: they professed the greatest readiness and zeal in the service of God: but it was bare profession, contradicted by all their actions.


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