KJV ORIGINAL
And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So they grabbed him, killed him, and threw his body outside the vineyard.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
They didn't just reject him, they completely threw him away.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus tells the Parable of the Wicked Tenants to illustrate how God's people, represented by the religious leaders of Israel, repeatedly rejected His prophets and ultimately His Son. This verse specifically describes the tenants killing the owner's son and casting him out, symbolizing the Jewish leaders' plot to crucify Jesus. The parable was shared during Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem, amid growing tension with those in power who were unfaithful to God's covenant.
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