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Luke 20:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. Now what do you think the vineyard owner is going to do to them?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Actions have consequences, and some choices can't be undone.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, this verse is part of Jesus' parable of the wicked tenants, which he told in response to challenges about his authority from the religious leaders in Jerusalem during the final days of his ministry. The parable draws from Old Testament imagery, particularly Isaiah's song of the vineyard, which portrays Israel as God's unproductive vineyard despite His care. It reflects the historical tension between Jesus and the Jewish authorities, who were plotting his death and symbolizing the broader pattern of Israel's rejection of God's messengers.

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