Comparing The Three Synoptic Versions Of Parable Of The Tenants

There are only subtle changes in the three Synoptic versions of the, Parable of the Tenants. The main differences in the Gospel of Matthew’s version is that the owner sends multiple servants at a time and one of the first servants is killed. On the other hand, in the Gospel of Mark’s version the owner of the vineyard only sends one servant at a time and only the son of the owner is killed. Furthermore, this version does not include, “he who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” (Matthew 21:44) Lastly, in Luke’s version, the servants that the owner sends are only beaten up, and the son of the owner is killed. This parable also includes a crowds responds when Jesus is telling the parable.