In this parable shared by Jesus, the owner of a vineyard sends multiple servants to collect fruit from the tenants, but they are mistreated and sent away empty-handed. Finally, the owner sends his beloved son, thinking they will respect him, but the tenants conspire to kill him in order to claim his inheritance. This passage foreshadows the rejection and crucifixion of Jesus by the religious leaders of that time, illustrating the hardness of their hearts and their refusal to acknowledge Him as the Son of God. It serves as a warning against rejecting God's messengers and His ultimate message of salvation through Jesus Christ.