Matthew 20:4
And he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard and I will give you whatever is right.’ So off they went.
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In Context
3And going out about the third hour [9 a.m.] he saw others standing idle in the marketplace.
5He went out again about the sixth hour, and the ninth, and did the same.
Cross References
Matthew 21:23So He came into the temple, and as He was teaching the chief priests and the elders of the people approached Him saying, “By what kind of authority are you doing these things?” and “Who gave you this authority?”
Romans 6:16Do you not know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey them as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether of sin into death, or of obedience into righteousness?
Colossians 4:1Masters, provide your slaves with what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in the heavens.
Titus 3:8The above is a trustworthy statement and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be concerned to take the lead in good works. These things are good and profitable for mankind.
1 Peter 4:2so as not to live your remaining time in flesh for human lusts any longer, but for the will of God.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 20:2-17
The Labourers in the Vineyard. 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixth and… Read the whole commentary →