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Matthew 21:43

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

Matthew 21:43 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 21:43

Theological / Devotional

Kingdom of God. That is, in this instance, the privilege of being God’s chosen people. In the future God’s plan to save the world would no longer be dependent on the Jewish nation, as a building was on its cornerstone. For Israel’s part in God’s plan see Vol. IV, pp. 26-33.

Given to a nation. That is, to the Christian church (see 1 Peter 2:9, 10).

Fruits. See on v. 34.

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