Matthew 21:40-43

New King James Version

⁴⁰ “Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vinedressers?”

^41 (A)They said to Him, ^(B)“He will destroy those wicked men miserably, ^(C)and lease his vineyard to other vinedressers who will ^[a]render to him the fruits in their seasons.”

⁴² Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures:

⁴³ “Therefore I say to you, ^(E)the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it.