Matthew 21:1
American King James And when they drew near to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, to the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
American Standard Version And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,
King James And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
World English Bible When they came near to Jerusalem and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,
Matthew 21:2
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible saying to them, “Go into the village that is opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me.
Matthew 21:3
American King James And if any man say ought to you, you shall say, The Lord has need of them; and straightway he will send them.
American Standard Version And if any one say aught unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.
King James And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.
World English Bible If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and immediately he will send them.”
Matthew 21:4
American King James All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
American Standard Version Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
King James All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
World English Bible All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
Matthew 21:5
American King James 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.
American Standard Version Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, Meek, and riding upon an ass, And upon a colt the foal of an ass.
King James 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.
World English Bible “Tell the daughter of Zion, behold, your King comes to you, humble, and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
Matthew 21:6
American King James And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
American Standard Version And the disciples went, and did even as Jesus appointed them,
King James And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
World English Bible The disciples went and did just as Jesus commanded them,
Matthew 21:7
American King James And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
American Standard Version and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their garments; and he sat thereon.
King James And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
World English Bible and brought the donkey and the colt and laid their clothes on them; and he sat on them.
Matthew 21:8
American King James And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way.
American Standard Version 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.
King James And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
World English Bible A very great multitude spread their clothes on the road. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
Matthew 21:9
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible The multitudes who went in front of him, and those who followed, kept shouting, “Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”
Matthew 21:10
American King James And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
American Standard Version And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, Who is this?
King James And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
World English Bible When he had come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?”
Matthew 21:11
American King James And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
American Standard Version And the multitudes said, This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.
King James And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
World English Bible The multitudes said, “This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.”
Matthew 21:12
American King James 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,
American Standard Version 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 he money-changers, and the seats of them that sold the doves;
King James 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,
World English Bible Jesus entered into the temple of God and drove out all of those who sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the money changers’ tables and the seats of those who sold the doves.
Matthew 21:13
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a den of robbers!”
Matthew 21:14
American King James And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.
American Standard Version And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.
King James And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.
World English Bible The lame and the blind came to him in the temple, and he healed them.
Matthew 21:15
American King James 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,
American Standard Version 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,
King James 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,
World English Bible But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children who were crying in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the son of David!” they were indignant,
Matthew 21:16
American King James And said to him, Hear you what these say? And Jesus said to them, Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings you have perfected praise?
American Standard Version 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 has perfected praise?
King James 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?
World English Bible and said to him, “Do you hear what these are saying?” Jesus said to them, “Yes. Did you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of children and nursing babies, you have perfected praise?’”
Matthew 21:17
American King James And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.
American Standard Version And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there.
King James And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.
World English Bible He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and camped there.
Matthew 21:18
American King James Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungry.
American Standard Version Now in the morning as he returned to the city, he hungered.
King James Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.
World English Bible Now in the morning, as he returned to the city, he was hungry.
Matthew 21:19
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Seeing a fig tree by the road, he came to it and found nothing on it but leaves. He said to it, “Let there be no fruit from you forever!” Immediately the fig tree withered away.
Matthew 21:20
American King James And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
American Standard Version And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How did the fig tree immediately wither away?
King James And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
World English Bible When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree immediately wither away?”
Matthew 21:21
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you told this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ it would be done.
Matthew 21:22
American King James And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.
American Standard Version And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
King James And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
World English Bible All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
Matthew 21:23
American King James 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?
American Standard Version 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?
King James 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?
World English Bible When he had 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 do these things? Who gave you this authority?”
Matthew 21:24
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Matthew 21:25
American King James 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?
American Standard Version 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?
King James 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?
World English Bible The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?” They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’
Matthew 21:26
American King James But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
American Standard Version But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.
King James But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
World English Bible But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.”
Matthew 21:27
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible They answered Jesus, and said, “We don’t know.” He also said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
Matthew 21:28
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first, and said, ‘Son, go work today in my vineyard.’
Matthew 21:29
American King James He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
American Standard Version And he answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented himself, and went.
King James He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
World English Bible He answered, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he changed his mind, and went.
Matthew 21:30
American King James And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
American Standard Version And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I `go', sir: and went not.
King James And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
World English Bible He came to the second, and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I’m going, sir,’ but he didn’t go.
Matthew 21:31
American King James Whether of them two did the will of his father? They say to him, The first. Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to him, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering into God’s Kingdom before you.
Matthew 21:32
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn’t believe him; but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. When you saw it, you didn’t even repent afterward, that you might believe him.
Matthew 21:33
American King James 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:
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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:
World English Bible “Hear another parable. There was a man who was a master of a household who planted a vineyard, set a hedge about it, dug a wine press in it, built a tower, leased it out to farmers, and went into another country.
Matthew 21:34
American King James And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the farmers, that they might receive the fruits of it.
American Standard Version And when the season of the fruits drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, to receive his fruits.
King James And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.
World English Bible When the season for the fruit came near, he sent his servants to the farmers to receive his fruit.
Matthew 21:35
American King James And the farmers took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
American Standard Version And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
King James And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
World English Bible The farmers took his servants, beat one, killed another, and stoned another.
Matthew 21:36
American King James Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did to them likewise.
American Standard Version Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them in like manner.
King James Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.
World English Bible Again, he sent other servants more than the first; and they treated them the same way.
Matthew 21:37
American King James But last of all he sent to them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
American Standard Version But afterward he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
King James But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
World English Bible But afterward he sent to them his son, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’
Matthew 21:38
American King James 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.
American Standard Version But the husbandmen, when they saw the son, said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and take his inheritance.
King James 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.
World English Bible But the farmers, when they saw the son, said among themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him and seize his inheritance.’
Matthew 21:39
American King James And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.
American Standard Version And they took him, and cast him forth out of the vineyard, and killed him.
King James And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.
World English Bible So they took him and threw him out of the vineyard, then killed him.
Matthew 21:40
American King James When the lord therefore of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those farmers?
American Standard Version When therefore the lord of the vineyard shall come, what will he do unto those husbandmen?
King James When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?
World English Bible When therefore the lord of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those farmers?”
Matthew 21:41
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible They told him, “He will miserably destroy those miserable men, and will lease out the vineyard to other farmers who will give him the fruit in its season.”
Matthew 21:42
American King James Jesus said 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?
American Standard Version Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner; This was from the Lord, And it is marvelous in our eyes?
King James 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?
World English Bible Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures, ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner. This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes’?
Matthew 21:43
American King James Therefore say I to you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
American Standard Version 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.
King James Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
World English Bible “Therefore I tell you, God’s Kingdom will be taken away from you and will be given to a nation producing its fruit.
Matthew 21:44
American King James And whoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
American Standard Version And he that falleth on this stone shall be broken to pieces: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will scatter him as dust.
King James And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
World English Bible He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but on whomever it will fall, it will scatter him as dust.”
Matthew 21:45
American King James And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke of them.
American Standard Version And when the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
King James And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
World English Bible When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke about them.
Matthew 21:46
American King James But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
American Standard Version And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.
King James But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
World English Bible When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet.