Jesus

Matthew 21:32

Teaching Righteousness and Truth

"For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did."

— Matthew 21:32

Jesus explaining why sinners enter the kingdom first

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 21, v.32

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Same theme (Righteousness and Truth) in other Gospels

Luke 6:20

"Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God."

Luke 6:21

"Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh."

Luke 6:21

"Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied."