Which of the two did the will of his father?" "The first," they answered. Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
Cross References
Matthew 5:46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?
Matthew 21:30Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. 'I will, sir,' he said. But he did not go.
Luke 7:29All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God's justice. For they had received the baptism of John.
Luke 7:37When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume.
John 3:3Jesus replied, "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."
John 3:5Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
Treasury of Scripture
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.
did.
Matthew 7:21
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 12:50
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Ezekiel 33:11
Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
The first.
2 Samuel 12:5-7
And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die: …
Job 15:6
Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify against thee.
Luke 7:40-42
And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on…
Verily.
Matthew 5:18
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Matthew 6:5
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 18:3
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
the publicans.
Matthew 9:9
And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Luke 7:29,37-50
And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John…
