Read Full ChapterHe 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!”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others.” When they heard it, they said, “May it never be!”
World English Bible (WEB)
He shall come{G2064}{(G5695)} and{G2532} destroy{G622}{(G5692)} these{G5128} husbandmen{G1092}, and{G2532} shall give{G1325}{(G5692)} the vineyard{G290} to others{G243}. And{G1161} when they heard{G191}{(G5660)} it, they said{G2036}{(G5627)}, God forbid{G3361}{G1096}{(G5636)}.
Strong's King James
(16) He'll come and destroy those tenant-farmers and will give the vineyard to others." Now they heard, saying, "May it never be!"
The F.O.G
[16] The answer is clear: He will come personally, destroy those tenants, and entrust His vineyard to others who will honor their responsibilities." The people, understanding the story's implications, responded with horror: "God forbid such tragedy!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
He will come, and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard to others.’ And having heard, they said, ‘Let it not be!’
Young's Literal Translation
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