Matthew 20:4

Translations

Modern

‘You also go into my vineyard,’ he said, ‘and I will pay you whatever is right.’

Traditional

And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.

Literal

And to those ones he said, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will give you whatever may be right.’

Latin

…et dixit illis: Ite et vos in vineam meam, et quod justum fuerit dabo vobis.

Original

Greek

English

‘You also go into my vineyard,’ he said, ‘and I will pay you whatever is right.’

Notes

Matthew 20:1–16

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.

Matthew 19:1–20:34

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

Jesus Teaches in Pereac. AD 30

Related verses

1 Peter 4:2–3
Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.
Matthew 21:23–31
When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”
Romans 6:16–22
Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 6:11
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
Matthew 9:9
As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.
Luke 19:7–10
And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”
Colossians 4:1
Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
1 Timothy 1:12–13
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.

Glossary

Galilee Gospel Gospel of Matthew Penny Reward Vines, Vineyard Wages

Topics

Contracts: Scriptures Illustrative of the Binding Force of Employee: Character of Unrighteous Gospel: Compared to a Householder Hours: Twelve, in the Day 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 Vineyard: Parables of Wages: Parable Concerning Wicked (People): Gospel Invitation To, Illustrated by the Parables of The Householder

Matthew 20:4

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