KJV ORIGINAL
But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Finally, he decided to send his own son, thinking 'Surely they'll respect him, he's my actual son.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes we think people will respect what matters most to us, but they don't always.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells the Parable of the Wicked Tenants to the religious leaders in Jerusalem during His final days of ministry. This story uses the image of a vineyard owner sending servants to collect produce, symbolizing God sending prophets to Israel, who were often rejected and harmed. Finally, the owner sends his son, representing Jesus Himself, in the hope of respect, foreshadowing Jesus' own rejection and death.
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