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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Luke 20:16
He will come, and destroy these husbandmen, and give the vineyard unto others. But, when they heard it, they said - Far be it!
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Christian Standard Bible®
He will come and kill
He will come and kill
King James Version (1611)
Hee shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall giue the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
Hee shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall giue the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
King James Version
He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
English Standard Version
He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others." When they heard this, they said, "Surely not!"
He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others." When they heard this, they said, "Surely not!"
New American Standard Bible
"He will come and put these vine-growers to death, and will give the vineyard to others." However, when they heard this, they said, "May it never happen!"
"He will come and put these vine-growers to death, and will give the vineyard to others." However, when they heard this, they said, "May it never happen!"
New Century Version
He will come and kill those farmers and will give the vineyard to other farmers." When the people heard this story, they said, "Let this never happen!"
He will come and kill those farmers and will give the vineyard to other farmers." When the people heard this story, they said, "Let this never happen!"
Amplified Bible
"He will come and put these tenants to death and will give the vineyard to others." When the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders heard this, they said, "May it never be!"
"He will come and put these tenants to death and will give the vineyard to others." When the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders heard this, they said, "May it never be!"
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"
"He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"
Legacy Standard Bible
He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard this, they said, "May it never be!"
He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard this, they said, "May it never be!"
Berean Standard Bible
He will come and kill those tenants, and will give the vineyard to others." And when the people heard this, they said, "May such a thing never happen!"
He will come and kill those tenants, and will give the vineyard to others." And when the people heard this, they said, "May such a thing never happen!"
Contemporary English Version
I'll tell you what. He will come and kill those renters and let someone else have his vineyard." When the people heard this, they said, "This must never happen!"
I'll tell you what. He will come and kill those renters and let someone else have his vineyard." When the people heard this, they said, "This must never happen!"
Complete Jewish Bible
He will come and put an end to those tenants and give the vineyard to others!" When the people heard this, they said, "Heaven forbid!"
He will come and put an end to those tenants and give the vineyard to others!" When the people heard this, they said, "Heaven forbid!"
Darby Translation
He will come and destroy those husbandmen, and will give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it they said, May it never be!
He will come and destroy those husbandmen, and will give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it they said, May it never be!
Easy-to-Read Version
He will come and kill those farmers. Then he will lease the land to some other farmers." When the people heard this story, they said, "This should never happen!"
He will come and kill those farmers. Then he will lease the land to some other farmers." When the people heard this story, they said, "This should never happen!"
Geneva Bible (1587)
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and wil giue out his vineyard to others. But when they heard it, they sayd, God forbid.
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and wil giue out his vineyard to others. But when they heard it, they sayd, God forbid.
George Lamsa Translation
He will come and destroy those laborers, and give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, This will never happen.
He will come and destroy those laborers, and give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, This will never happen.
Good News Translation
"He will come and kill those men, and turn the vineyard over to other tenants." When the people heard this, they said, "Surely not!"
"He will come and kill those men, and turn the vineyard over to other tenants." When the people heard this, they said, "Surely not!"
Lexham English Bible
He will come and destroy those tenant farmers and give the vineyard to others." And when they heard this, they said, "May this never happen!"
He will come and destroy those tenant farmers and give the vineyard to others." And when they heard this, they said, "May this never happen!"
Literal Translation
He will come and will destroy these vinedressers and will give the vineyard to others. And hearing this, they said, Let it not be!
He will come and will destroy these vinedressers and will give the vineyard to others. And hearing this, they said, Let it not be!
American Standard Version
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
Bible in Basic English
He will come and put them to destruction and give the garden to others. And when he said this, they said, May it not be so.
He will come and put them to destruction and give the garden to others. And when he said this, they said, May it not be so.
Hebrew Names Version
He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"
He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"
International Standard Version
He will come and destroy those farmers and give the vineyard to others." Those who heard him said, "That must never happen!"
He will come and destroy those farmers and give the vineyard to others." Those who heard him said, "That must never happen!"
Etheridge Translation
He will come and destroy those husbandmen, and will give the vinery to others. But when they heard, they said, May this not be !
He will come and destroy those husbandmen, and will give the vinery to others. But when they heard, they said, May this not be !
Murdock Translation
He will come, and destroy those cultivators, and will lease the vineyard to others. And when they heard [fn] , they said: This shall not be.
He will come, and destroy those cultivators, and will lease the vineyard to others. And when they heard [fn] , they said: This shall not be.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
He shall come and destroye these husbande men, & shall let out his vineyarde to other. When they hearde this, they sayde, God forbyd.
He shall come and destroye these husbande men, & shall let out his vineyarde to other. When they hearde this, they sayde, God forbyd.
English Revised Version
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
World English Bible
He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"
He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give the vineyard to others.
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give the vineyard to others.
Weymouth's New Testament
He will come and put these vine-dressers to death, and give the vineyard to others." "God forbid!" exclaimed the hearers.
He will come and put these vine-dressers to death, and give the vineyard to others." "God forbid!" exclaimed the hearers.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
He schal come, and distruye these tilieris, and yyue the vyneyerd to othere. And whanne this thing was herd, thei seiden to hym, God forbede.
He schal come, and distruye these tilieris, and yyue the vyneyerd to othere. And whanne this thing was herd, thei seiden to hym, God forbede.
Update Bible Version
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
Webster's Bible Translation
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard to others. And when they heard [it], they said, may that never be.
He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard to others. And when they heard [it], they said, may that never be.
New English Translation
He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others." When the people heard this, they said, "May this never happen!"
He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others." When the people heard this, they said, "May this never happen!"
New King James Version
He will come and destroy those vinedressers and give the vineyard to others." And when they heard it they said, "Certainly not!"
He will come and destroy those vinedressers and give the vineyard to others." And when they heard it they said, "Certainly not!"
New Living Translation
"I'll tell you—he will come and kill those farmers and lease the vineyard to others." "How terrible that such a thing should ever happen," his listeners protested.
"I'll tell you—he will come and kill those farmers and lease the vineyard to others." "How terrible that such a thing should ever happen," his listeners protested.
New Life Bible
He will come and kill those farmers. Then he will rent the grape-field to other farmers." When they heard this, they said, "May this never be done!"
He will come and kill those farmers. Then he will rent the grape-field to other farmers." When they heard this, they said, "May this never be done!"
New Revised Standard
He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others." When they heard this, they said, "Heaven forbid!"
He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others." When they heard this, they said, "Heaven forbid!"
Douay-Rheims Bible
He will come and will destroy these husbandmen and will give the vineyard to others. Which they hearing, said to him: God forbid.
He will come and will destroy these husbandmen and will give the vineyard to others. Which they hearing, said to him: God forbid.
Revised Standard Version
He will come and destroy those tenants, and give the vineyard to others." When they heard this, they said, "God forbid!"
He will come and destroy those tenants, and give the vineyard to others." When they heard this, they said, "God forbid!"
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
He will come and destroye those fermers and will let out his vyneyarde to other. When they hearde that they sayde: God forbyd.
He will come and destroye those fermers and will let out his vyneyarde to other. When they hearde that they sayde: God forbyd.
Young's Literal Translation
He will come, and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard to others.' And having heard, they said, `Let it not be!'
He will come, and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard to others.' And having heard, they said, `Let it not be!'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
He shal come, and destroye those hussbandmen, and let out his vynyarde vnto other. Whan they herde that, they sayde: God forbyd.
He shal come, and destroye those hussbandmen, and let out his vynyarde vnto other. Whan they herde that, they sayde: God forbyd.
Mace New Testament (1729)
he will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give his vineyard to others. but they, taking the hint, cried out, God forbid.
he will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give his vineyard to others. but they, taking the hint, cried out, God forbid.
THE MESSAGE
One day he was teaching the people in the Temple, proclaiming the Message. The high priests, religion scholars, and leaders confronted him and demanded, "Show us your credentials. Who authorized you to speak and act like this?" Jesus answered, "First, let me ask you a question: About the baptism of John—who authorized it, heaven or humans?" They were on the spot, and knew it. They pulled back into a huddle and whispered, "If we say ‘heaven,' he'll ask us why we didn't believe him; if we say ‘humans,' the people will tear us limb from limb, convinced as they are that John was God's prophet." They agreed to concede that round to Jesus and said they didn't know. Jesus said, "Then neither will I answer your question." Jesus told another story to the people: "A man planted a vineyard. He handed it over to farmhands and went off on a trip. He was gone a long time. In time he sent a servant back to the farmhands to collect the profits, but they beat him up and sent him off empty-handed. He decided to try again and sent another servant. That one they beat black-and-blue, and sent him off empty-handed. He tried a third time. They worked that servant over from head to foot and dumped him in the street. "Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘I know what I'll do: I'll send my beloved son. They're bound to respect my son.' "But when the farmhands saw him coming, they quickly put their heads together. ‘This is our chance—this is the heir! Let's kill him and have it all to ourselves.' They killed him and threw him over the fence. "What do you think the owner of the vineyard will do? Right. He'll come and clean house. Then he'll assign the care of the vineyard to others." Those who were listening said, "Oh, no! He'd never do that!"
One day he was teaching the people in the Temple, proclaiming the Message. The high priests, religion scholars, and leaders confronted him and demanded, "Show us your credentials. Who authorized you to speak and act like this?" Jesus answered, "First, let me ask you a question: About the baptism of John—who authorized it, heaven or humans?" They were on the spot, and knew it. They pulled back into a huddle and whispered, "If we say ‘heaven,' he'll ask us why we didn't believe him; if we say ‘humans,' the people will tear us limb from limb, convinced as they are that John was God's prophet." They agreed to concede that round to Jesus and said they didn't know. Jesus said, "Then neither will I answer your question." Jesus told another story to the people: "A man planted a vineyard. He handed it over to farmhands and went off on a trip. He was gone a long time. In time he sent a servant back to the farmhands to collect the profits, but they beat him up and sent him off empty-handed. He decided to try again and sent another servant. That one they beat black-and-blue, and sent him off empty-handed. He tried a third time. They worked that servant over from head to foot and dumped him in the street. "Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘I know what I'll do: I'll send my beloved son. They're bound to respect my son.' "But when the farmhands saw him coming, they quickly put their heads together. ‘This is our chance—this is the heir! Let's kill him and have it all to ourselves.' They killed him and threw him over the fence. "What do you think the owner of the vineyard will do? Right. He'll come and clean house. Then he'll assign the care of the vineyard to others." Those who were listening said, "Oh, no! He'd never do that!"
Simplified Cowboy Version
"Let me tell you. He will come with a terrible vengeance and wipe them off the face of the earth. Then he will give his ranch to cowboys who will take care of it and appreciate it."Everyone who was listening cried out, "Let's hope nothing like that ever happens around here!"
"Let me tell you. He will come with a terrible vengeance and wipe them off the face of the earth. Then he will give his ranch to cowboys who will take care of it and appreciate it."Everyone who was listening cried out, "Let's hope nothing like that ever happens around here!"
Contextual Overview
9 And he began, unto the people, to be speaking this parable: - A man, planted a vineyard, and let it out to husbandmen, and went from home for a long time. 10 And, in due season, he sent unto the husbandmen, a servant, that, of the fruit of the vineyard, they might give him; but, the husbandmen, having beaten him, sent him away empty. 11 And he, further, sent another servant; but, they, beating, that one also, and dishonouring him, sent him away, empty. 12 And he, further, sent, a third; but, they, bruising, this one also, thrust him out. 13 And the lord of the vineyard said - What shall I do? I will send my son, the beloved, - It may be, that, him, they will respect. 14 But he husbandmen, seeing him, began to deliberate one with another, saying - This, is, the heir: Let us slay him, that, ours, may be, the inheritance. 15 And, thrusting him forth outside the vineyard, they slew him. What, then, will the lord of the vineyard do unto them? 16 He will come, and destroy these husbandmen, and give the vineyard unto others. But, when they heard it, they said - Far be it! 17 But, he, looking at them, said - What, then, is this that is written, - A stone which the builders' rejected, The same, hath become, head of the corner? 18 Every one who falleth on that stone, will be sorely bruised, but, on whomsoever it shall fall, it will utterly destroy him.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
destroy: Luke 19:27, Psalms 2:8, Psalms 2:9, Psalms 21:8-10, Matthew 21:41, Matthew 22:7, Acts 13:46
shall give: Nehemiah 9:36, Nehemiah 9:37
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 20:2 - God forbid Psalms 80:12 - broken Isaiah 5:3 - judge Hosea 4:6 - I will also reject Zechariah 13:8 - two Matthew 21:40 - what Mark 12:9 - he will Acts 2:35 - thy foes Acts 4:11 - the stone Romans 3:4 - God forbid 1 Corinthians 6:15 - God Revelation 2:5 - else
Cross-References
Genesis 20:3
Then God went in unto Abimelech, in a dream of the night, - and said to him, Behold thee dead! because of the woman whom thou hast taken, seeing that, she, is a married woman.
Then God went in unto Abimelech, in a dream of the night, - and said to him, Behold thee dead! because of the woman whom thou hast taken, seeing that, she, is a married woman.
Genesis 20:5
Had not, he himself, said to me, My sister, is she? and even she herself, said, My brother, is he? In the integrity of my heart and in the pureness of my hand, have I done this!
Had not, he himself, said to me, My sister, is she? and even she herself, said, My brother, is he? In the integrity of my heart and in the pureness of my hand, have I done this!
Genesis 20:6
And God said unto him in a dream, I, also, knew, that in the integrity of thy heart, thou didst this, so then, even I myself, withheld thee from sinning against me, for this reason, have I not suffered thee to touch her.
And God said unto him in a dream, I, also, knew, that in the integrity of thy heart, thou didst this, so then, even I myself, withheld thee from sinning against me, for this reason, have I not suffered thee to touch her.
Genesis 20:8
So Ahimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and spake all these words in their ears, and the men feared greatly.
So Ahimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and spake all these words in their ears, and the men feared greatly.
Genesis 20:9
Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said to him, What hast thou done to us? and wherein had I sinned against thee, that thou shouldst have brought in over me and over my kingdom, a sin so great? Deeds, which should not be done, hast thou done with me.
Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said to him, What hast thou done to us? and wherein had I sinned against thee, that thou shouldst have brought in over me and over my kingdom, a sin so great? Deeds, which should not be done, hast thou done with me.
Genesis 24:65
and said unto the servant, Who is this man that is walking in the field to meet us? And the servant said, That, is my lord. So she took the veil and covered herself.
and said unto the servant, Who is this man that is walking in the field to meet us? And the servant said, That, is my lord. So she took the veil and covered herself.
Genesis 26:11
And Abimelech commanded all the people saying, - He that toucheth this man or his wife, shall surely be put to death
And Abimelech commanded all the people saying, - He that toucheth this man or his wife, shall surely be put to death
Proverbs 12:1
He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge, but, he that hateth reproof, is brutish.
He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge, but, he that hateth reproof, is brutish.
Proverbs 25:12
A ring of gold, and a vessel of precious metal, is a wise reprover, on a hearing ear.
A ring of gold, and a vessel of precious metal, is a wise reprover, on a hearing ear.
Proverbs 27:5
Better is a rebuke that is open, than love carefully concealed.
Better is a rebuke that is open, than love carefully concealed.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
He shall come and destroy these husbandmen,.... Which had its accomplishment at the destruction of Jerusalem: according to the other evangelists, these words are the answer of the chief priests, Scribes, and elders, to the above questions put to them by Christ, after he had delivered the parable; but here they seem to be the words of Christ, who also said the same, and confirmed what they had observed, and could not but own, that it was just and right, and what might be expected, with what follows:
and shall give the vineyard to others; the land of Judea to the Romans in particular, and the church state, with the Gospel and ordinances of it, to the Gentiles in general, sometimes called "others"; :- and
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and when they heard it, they said, God forbid; though they were their own words, yet repeated and confirmed by Christ, and perceiving that they were the persons intended, deprecate the fulfilment of them; at least so far as they understood they related to the killing of the Messiah, and to the destruction of their nation, city, and temple.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this parable explained in the notes at Matthew 21:33-45.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Luke 20:16. God forbid. — Or, Let it not be, μηγενοιτο. Our phrase, God forbid, answers pretty well to the meaning of the Greek, but it is no translation.
