He sent yet a third, and they also wounded him, and threw him out.
Parallel translations
- KJV And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.
- BSB Then he sent a third, but they wounded him and threw him out.
- NKJV And again he sent a third; and they wounded him also and cast him out.
- NASB And he proceeded to send a third; but this one too they wounded and threw out.
- NLT A third man was sent, and they wounded him and chased him away.
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Quick answer
A third servant is wounded and thrown out. The tenants' violence against God's messengers steadily intensifies.
Overview
The pattern of rejection deepens, portraying the consistent failure of Israel's leaders to heed God's word. Each servant's worse treatment builds toward the climactic sending of the son. The parable underscores the gravity of resisting the God who keeps reaching out.
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