Matthew 20:7

Translations

Modern

‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. So he told them, ‘You also go into my vineyard.’

Traditional

They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.

Literal

They say to him, ‘Because no one hired us.’ He says to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’

Latin

Dicunt ei: Quia nemo nos conduxit. Dicit illis: Ite et vos in vineam meam.

Original

Greek

English

‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. So he told them, ‘You also go into my vineyard.’

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

Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
Ephesians 2:11–12
Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)—
Acts 17:30–31
Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.
Ephesians 3:5–6
…which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.
Romans 10:14–17
How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?
Acts 4:16
“What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it.
Romans 16:25
Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past
John 9:4
While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
Ephesians 6:8
…because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
Matthew 22:9–10
Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet as many as you can find.’
Luke 14:21–23
The servant returned and reported all this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’

Glossary

Galilee Gospel Gospel of Matthew Penny Reward Vines, Vineyard

Topics

Contracts: Scriptures Illustrative of the Binding Force of Employee: Character of Unrighteous Gospel: Compared to a Householder Hours: Twelve, in the Day Idleness: General Scriptures Concerning 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 20:7

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