LITV(i)
9 And He began to speak this parable to the people: A certain man planted a vineyard and let it out to vinedressers. And he left the country for long periods of time . Isa. 5:1, 2
10 And in season, he sent a slave to the vinedressers, that they might give him the fruit of the vineyard. But the vinedressers sent him away empty, beating him .
11 And he again sent another slave. But they also sent that one away empty, beating and insulting him .
12 And he again sent a third. But they also threw this one out, wounding him .
13 And the lord of the vineyard said, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son. Perhaps seeing this one, they will respect him .
14 And seeing him, the vinedressers reasoned with themselves, saying, This is the heir. Come let us kill him so that the inheritance may become ours.
15 And throwing him out of the vineyard, they killed him . Therefore, what will the Lord of the vineyard do to them?
16 He will come and will destroy these vinedressers and will give the vineyard to others. And hearing this, they said, Let it not be!