Matthew 20:3
And he went out about the third houre, and sawe other standing idle in the market place,
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
In Context
2And he agreed with the labourers for a peny a day, and sent them into his vineyard.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:15Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Matthew 11:16But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like vnto litle children which sit in the markets, and call vnto their fellowes,
Mark 15:25And it was the third houre, when they crucified him.
Acts 17:17Therefore he disputed in the Synagogue with the Iewes, and with them that were religious, and in the market daily with whomesoeuer he met.
Hebrews 6:12That ye be not slouthfull, but followers of them, which through faith and patience, inherite the promises.
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 →