What does Matthew 21:36 mean?

Matthew 21:36 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 21:36 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.

34And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.

35And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.

36Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.

37But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.

38But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.

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