Matthew 20:14

The Parable of the Workers · Matthew 20:1–16
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Translations

Modern
Take your pay and go. I want to give this last man the same as I gave you.
Traditional
Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.
Literal
Take what is yours and go. But I want to give to this last one as to you also.
Latin
Tolle quod tuum est, et vade: volo autem et huic novissimo dare sicut et tibi.

Original

Greek
English
Take your pay and go. I want to give this last man the same as I gave you.

Notes

This parable is like the parable of the lost son (Luke 15:11–32). In both, God shows grace to two groups, but one complains about unfair treatment.

Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem (Matthew 19:1; 20:29; 21:1). This was another chance to teach the disciples what it means to be his disciples.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Promised Kingdom

Events

Glossary

Gospel Gospel of Matthew Reward Vines, Vineyard

Topics

Contracts: Scriptures Illustrative of the Binding Force of Employee: Character of Unrighteous Employer: General Scriptures Concerning Gospel: Compared to a Householder Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parable of the Vineyard (In Peraea) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Laborers in the Vineyard Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a Householder Labor: General Scriptures Concerning Parables: Parables of Christ: Labourers Hired Penny: Worth One Day's Wages Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Servant: Hired: The Laborers of a Vineyard The Reward of Saints is of God's Good Pleasure Vineyard: Parables of Wages: Parable Concerning Wicked (People): Gospel Invitation To, Illustrated by the Parables of The Householder Works: Good: The Laborer's in the Vineyard