New International Version (NIV)
31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?”
“The first,” they answered.
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.
Matthew 21:31
Matthew 21:31 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
31Which of the two did the will of his father?” They *said, “The first.” Jesus *said to them, “Truly I say to you that the tax collectors and prostitutes 21:31 Lit are getting intowill get into the kingdom of God before you.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
31Which of the two did the will of his father?” They *said, “The first.” Jesus *said to them, “Truly I say to you that the tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the kingdom of God before you.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
31Which of the two did the will of the father?” The chief priests and elders replied, “The first one.” Jesus said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes will get into the kingdom of God before you.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
31Which of the two did the will of his father?”
“The first,21:31 NE and WH The latter” they answered.
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
31“Which of the two sons did what his father wanted?”
“The first,” they answered.
Jesus said to them, “What I’m about to tell you is true. Tax collectors and prostitutes will enter the kingdom of God ahead of you.