Matthew Chapter 21 verse 30 Holy Bible
And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I `go', sir: and went not.
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And he came to the second and said the same. And he made answer and said, I go, sir: and went not.
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And coming to the second he said likewise; and he answering said, *I* [go], sir, and went not.
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And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
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He came to the second, and said the same thing. He answered, 'I go, sir,' but he didn't go.
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`And having come to the second, he said in the same manner, and he answering said, I `go', sir, and went not;
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 30. - The second. He typifies the Pharisees, the scrupulous observers of outward form, while neglectful of the weightier matters - judgment, mercy, and faith (Matthew 23:23). I go, sir, Ἐγὼ κύριε: Eo, domine. This son is outwardly respectful and dutiful; his answer is in marked contrast to the rough "I will not" of his brother. He professes zeal for the Law, and ready obedience. And went not. Such men did no real work for God, honouring him with their lips and outward observances, while their heart was far from him, and their morality was unprincipled and impure.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(30) I go, sir.--The tone of outward respect, as contrasted with the rude refusal of the elder son, is eminently characteristic as representing the surface religion of the Pharisees.
