The Workers in the Vineyard

Matthew 20:1–16

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Berean Standard Bible

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1“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.

2He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard.

3About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing.

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

5So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.

6About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ he asked.

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

8When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’

9The workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius.

10So when the original workers came, they assumed they would receive more. But each of them also received a denarius.

11On receiving their pay, they began to grumble against the landowner.

12‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.’

13But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Did you not agree with me on one denarius?

14Take your pay and go. I want to give this last man the same as I gave you.

15Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

16So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

King James Version

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1For 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.

2And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

3And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,

4And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.

5Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.

6And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

7They 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.

8So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.

9And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.

10But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

11And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,

12Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.

13But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?

14Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.

15Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

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1For the Kingdom of Heaven is like an employer who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.

2He agreed with the laborers to pay them a dollar a day, and sent them to his vineyard.

3He went out about nine o’clock and saw others standing in the bazaar with nothing to do.

4And he said to them, ‘You go to my vineyard, too, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went.

5He went out again about twelve and about three, and did the same.

6About five he went out and found others standing about and he said to them, ‘Why have you been standing about here all day doing nothing?’

7They said to him, ‘Because nobody has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You go to my vineyard, too.’

8When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last and ending with the first.’

9When those who were hired about five o’clock came they received a dollar apiece.

10And when those who were hired first came they expected to get more, but they too got a dollar apiece.

11And when they received it they grumbled at their employer,

12and said, ‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour, and you have put them on the same footing with us who have done the heavy work of the day and have stood the midday heat.’

13But he answered one of them, ‘My friend, I am doing you no injustice. Did you not agree with me on a dollar?

14Take what belongs to you and go. I wish to give the last man hired as much as I give you.

15Have I no right to do what I please with what is mine? Or do you begrudge my generosity?’

16So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last.”

Translation for Translators

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1“In order to illustrate how God rewards people, I will compare the way God [MTY/EUP] rules his people with what the owner of an estate did. Early in the morning the owner of the estate went to the market where people who wanted work gathered. He went there to hire laborers to work in his vineyard.

2He promised the men whom he hired that he would pay them the standard wage for working one day. Then he sent them to his vineyards.

3At nine o’clock that same morning he went back to the market. There he saw more men who did not have work.

4He said to them, ‘Go to my vineyard as other men have done, and work there. I will pay you whatever is a just wage.’ So they also went to his vineyard and began to work.

5At noon and at three o’clock he again went to the market and found other laborers whom he promised to pay a fair wage.

6At five o’clock he went to the market again and saw other men standing there who were not working. He said to them, ‘Why are you standing here all day and not working?’

7They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘I will hire you. Go to my vineyard as other men have done, and work there.’ So they went.

8When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Tell the men to come so that you can give them their wages. First, pay the men who started working last, and pay the men last who started working first.’

9The manager paid the standard daily wage to each of the men who did not start working until five o’clock in the afternoon.

10When the men who had begun working early in the morning went to get their wages, they thought that they would receive more than the standard wage. But they also received only the standard wage.

11So they complained to the owner of the vineyard because they thought their payment was unfair.

12They said to him, ‘You are not being fair! The men who started working after all of the rest of us started worked for only one hour! You have paid them the same wage as you paid us! But we worked hard all day [IDM], including working in the hottest part of the day!’

13The owner of the vineyard said to one of those who complained, ‘Friend, I did not treat you unfairly. You agreed with me to work the whole day for the standard wage [RHQ].

14Stop complaining to me! Take your wage and go! I desire to give the same wage that I gave you to the men who began working after all of you had begun working.

15I certainly have a right to spend my money as I desire [RHQ], including paying those laborers what I desire to pay them. ◄You should not be envious about my being generous!/Are you angry [MET] because I am generous?► [RHQ]’”

16Then Jesus said to us, “Similarly, God will reward well some people who seem to be less important now, and he will not reward some people who seem to be more important now.”

Berean Standard Bible

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“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.

For the Kingdom of Heaven is like an employer who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.

He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard.

He agreed with the laborers to pay them a dollar a day, and sent them to his vineyard.

About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing.

He went out about nine o’clock and saw others standing in the bazaar with nothing to do.

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

And he said to them, ‘You go to my vineyard, too, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went.

So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.

He went out again about twelve and about three, and did the same.

About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ he asked.

About five he went out and found others standing about and he said to them, ‘Why have you been standing about here all day doing nothing?’

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

They said to him, ‘Because nobody has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You go to my vineyard, too.’

When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’

When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last and ending with the first.’

The workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius.

When those who were hired about five o’clock came they received a dollar apiece.

So when the original workers came, they assumed they would receive more. But each of them also received a denarius.

And when those who were hired first came they expected to get more, but they too got a dollar apiece.

On receiving their pay, they began to grumble against the landowner.

And when they received it they grumbled at their employer,

‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.’

and said, ‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour, and you have put them on the same footing with us who have done the heavy work of the day and have stood the midday heat.’

But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Did you not agree with me on one denarius?

But he answered one of them, ‘My friend, I am doing you no injustice. Did you not agree with me on a dollar?

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

Take what belongs to you and go. I wish to give the last man hired as much as I give you.

Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

Have I no right to do what I please with what is mine? Or do you begrudge my generosity?’

So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last.”

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King James Version

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“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.

For the Kingdom of Heaven is like an employer who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.

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.

He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard.

He agreed with the laborers to pay them a dollar a day, and sent them to his vineyard.

And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing.

He went out about nine o’clock and saw others standing in the bazaar with nothing to do.

And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,

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

And he said to them, ‘You go to my vineyard, too, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went.

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

So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.

He went out again about twelve and about three, and did the same.

Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.

About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ he asked.

About five he went out and found others standing about and he said to them, ‘Why have you been standing about here all day doing nothing?’

And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

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

They said to him, ‘Because nobody has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You go to my vineyard, too.’

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.

When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’

When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last and ending with the first.’

So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.

The workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius.

When those who were hired about five o’clock came they received a dollar apiece.

And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.

So when the original workers came, they assumed they would receive more. But each of them also received a denarius.

And when those who were hired first came they expected to get more, but they too got a dollar apiece.

But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

On receiving their pay, they began to grumble against the landowner.

And when they received it they grumbled at their employer,

And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,

‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.’

and said, ‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour, and you have put them on the same footing with us who have done the heavy work of the day and have stood the midday heat.’

Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.

But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Did you not agree with me on one denarius?

But he answered one of them, ‘My friend, I am doing you no injustice. Did you not agree with me on a dollar?

But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?

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

Take what belongs to you and go. I wish to give the last man hired as much as I give you.

Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.

Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

Have I no right to do what I please with what is mine? Or do you begrudge my generosity?’

Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last.”

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

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Ὁμοία like ὅμοιος hómoios from the base of G3674 (ὁμοῦ); similar (in appearance or character) like, + manner γάρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ἐστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βασιλεία kingdom βασιλεία basileía from G935 (βασιλεύς); properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively) kin τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οὐρανῶν heaven οὐρανός ouranós perhaps from the same as G3735 (ὄρος) (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of Go ἀνθρώπῳ man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man οἰκοδεσπότῃ head of a household οἰκοδεσπότης oikodespótēs from G3624 (οἶκος) and G1203 (δεσπότης); the head of a family goodman (of the house), householder, master of the house ὅστις whosoever ὅστις hóstis from G3739 (ὅς) and G5100 (τὶς); which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same X and (they), (such) as, (they) t ἐξῆλθεν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge ἅμα at the same time ἅμα háma a primary particle; properly, at the same time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association al πρωῒ early in the morning πρωΐ prōḯ adverb from G4253 (πρό); at dawn; by implication, the day-break watch early (in the morning), (in the) morning μισθώσασθαι hire out μισθόω misthóō from G3408 (μισθός); to let out for wages, i.e. (middle voice) to hire hire ἐργάτας field laborer ἐργάτης ergátēs from G2041 (ἔργον); a toiler; figuratively, a teacher labourer, worker(-men) εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀμπελῶνα vineyard ἀμπελών ampelṓn from G288 (ἄμπελος); a vineyard vineyard αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.

⸂ συμφωνήσας agree with συμφωνέω symphōnéō from G4859 (σύμφωνος); to be harmonious, i.e. (figuratively) to accord (be suitable, concur) or stipulate (by compact) a δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐργατῶν field laborer ἐργάτης ergátēs from G2041 (ἔργον); a toiler; figuratively, a teacher labourer, worker(-men) ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; δηναρίου denarius δηνάριον dēnárion of Latin origin; a denarius (or ten asses) pence, penny(-worth) τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἡμέραν day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. ἀπέστειλεν send forth ἀποστέλλω apostéllō from G575 (ἀπό) and G4724 (στέλλω); set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or f αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀμπελῶνα vineyard ἀμπελών ampelṓn from G288 (ἄμπελος); a vineyard vineyard αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard.

καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐξελθὼν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge περὶ about περί perí from the base of G4008 (πέραν); properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various τρίτην third τρίτος trítos ordinal from G5140 (τρεῖς); third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly third(-l ὥραν hour ὥρα hṓra apparently a primary word; an hour (literally or figuratively) day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) εἶδεν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ἄλλους other ἄλλος állos a primary word; else, i.e. different (in many applications) more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise) ἑστῶτας cause to stand ἵστημι hístēmi a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intran ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγορᾷ market place ἀγορά agorá from (to gather; probably akin to G1453 (ἐγείρω)); properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implicati ἀργούς idle ἀργός argós from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2041 (ἔργον); inactive, i.e. unemployed; (by implication) lazy, useless barren ·

About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing.

καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐκείνοις that ἐκεῖνος ekeînos from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed he, it, the other (same), sel εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Ὑπάγετε go away ὑπάγω hypágō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀμπελῶνα vineyard ἀμπελών ampelṓn from G288 (ἄμπελος); a vineyard vineyard , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὃ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other ᾖ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δίκαιον just δίκαιος díkaios from G1349 (δίκη); equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively) just, meet δώσω give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ·

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

οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἀπῆλθον come or go away from ἀπέρχομαι apérchomai from G575 (ἀπό) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or f . ⸀ πάλιν again πάλιν pálin probably from the same as G3823 (πάλη) (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) ἐξελθὼν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge περὶ about περί perí from the base of G4008 (πέραν); properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various ἕκτην sixth ἕκτος héktos ordinal from G1803 (ἕξ); sixth sixth καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐνάτην ninth ἔννατος énnatos ordinal from G1767 (ἐννέα); ninth ninth ὥραν hour ὥρα hṓra apparently a primary word; an hour (literally or figuratively) day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) ἐποίησεν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid ὡσαύτως likewise ὡσαύτως hōsaútōs from G5613 (ὡς) and an adverb from G846 (αὐτός); as thus, i.e. in the same way even so, likewise, after the same (in lik .

So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.

περὶ about περί perí from the base of G4008 (πέραν); properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ ἑνδεκάτην eleventh ἑνδέκατος hendékatos ordinal from G1733 (ἕνδεκα); eleventh eleventh ἐξελθὼν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge εὗρεν find εὑρίσκω heurískō a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the p ἄλλους other ἄλλος állos a primary word; else, i.e. different (in many applications) more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise) ⸀ ἑστῶτας cause to stand ἵστημι hístēmi a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intran καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m ὧδε here ὧδε hōde from an adverb form of G3592 (ὅδε); in this same spot, i.e. here or hither here, hither, (in) this place, there ἑστήκατε cause to stand ἵστημι hístēmi a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intran ὅλην all ὅλος hólos a primary word; whole or all, i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb a τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἡμέραν day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. ἀργοί idle ἀργός argós from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2041 (ἔργον); inactive, i.e. unemployed; (by implication) lazy, useless barren ;

About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ he asked.

λέγουσιν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that οὐδεὶς no one οὐδείς oudeís from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing any (man), aught, man, ἡμᾶς I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐμισθώσατο hire out μισθόω misthóō from G3408 (μισθός); to let out for wages, i.e. (middle voice) to hire hire . λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Ὑπάγετε go away ὑπάγω hypágō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ ἀμπελῶνα vineyard ἀμπελών ampelṓn from G288 (ἄμπελος); a vineyard vineyard

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

ὀψίας late ὄψιος ópsios from G3796 (ὀψέ); late; feminine (as noun) afternoon (early eve) or nightfall (later eve) even(-ing, (-tide)) δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng γενομένης come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κύριος lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀμπελῶνος vineyard ἀμπελών ampelṓn from G288 (ἄμπελος); a vineyard vineyard τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐπιτρόπῳ steward ἐπίτροπος epítropos from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5158 (τρόπος) (in the sense of G2011 (ἐπιτροπή)); a commissioner, i.e. domestic manager, guardian αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Κάλεσον call καλέω kaléō akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω); to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwi τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐργάτας field laborer ἐργάτης ergátēs from G2041 (ἔργον); a toiler; figuratively, a teacher labourer, worker(-men) καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀπόδος give back ἀποδίδωμι apodídōmi from G575 (ἀπό) and G1325 (δίδωμι); to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various applications) deliver (again), g ⸀ αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μισθὸν wages μισθός misthós apparently a primary word; pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad hire, reward, wages ἀρξάμενος begin ἄρχομαι árchomai middle voice of G757 (ἄρχω) (through the implication, of precedence); to commence (in order of time) (rehearse from the) ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐσχάτων last ἔσχατος éschatos a superlative probably from G2192 (ἔχω) (in the sense of contiguity); farthest, final (of place or time) ends of, last, ἕως until ἕως héōs a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place) even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how l τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρώτων first πρῶτος prōtos contracted superlative of G4253 (πρό); foremost (in time, place, order or importance) before, beginning, best, chief(-es .

When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’

The workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius.

⸂ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐλθόντες come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρῶτοι first πρῶτος prōtos contracted superlative of G4253 (πρό); foremost (in time, place, order or importance) before, beginning, best, chief(-es ἐνόμισαν think νομίζω nomízō from G3551 (νόμος); properly, to do by law (usage), i.e. to accustom (passively, be usual); by extension, to deem or reg ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ⸀ πλεῖον more πλείων pleíōn comparative of G4183 (πολύς); more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion X above, + exceed λήμψονται· καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔλαβον receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati ⸂ τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀνὰ and ἀνά aná a primary preposition and adverb; properly, up; but (by extension) used (distributively) severally, or (locally) at (etc δηνάριον denarius δηνάριον dēnárion of Latin origin; a denarius (or ten asses) pence, penny(-worth) καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too αὐτοί he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

So when the original workers came, they assumed they would receive more. But each of them also received a denarius.

λαβόντες receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἐγόγγυζον whisper γογγύζω gongýzō of uncertain derivation; to grumble murmur κατὰ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οἰκοδεσπότου head of a household οἰκοδεσπότης oikodespótēs from G3624 (οἶκος) and G1203 (δεσπότης); the head of a family goodman (of the house), householder, master of the house

On receiving their pay, they began to grumble against the landowner.

⸀ λέγοντες say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh Οὗτοι this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἔσχατοι last ἔσχατος éschatos a superlative probably from G2192 (ἔχω) (in the sense of contiguity); farthest, final (of place or time) ends of, last, μίαν one εἷς heîs a primary numeral; one a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some ὥραν hour ὥρα hṓra apparently a primary word; an hour (literally or figuratively) day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) ἐποίησαν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἴσους equal ἴσος ísos probably from G1492 (εἴδω) (through the idea of seeming); similar (in amount and kind) + agree, as much, equal, like ⸂ αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἡμῖν I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐποίησας do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βαστάσασι τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βάρος weight βάρος báros probably from the same as G939 (βάσις) (through the notion of going down; compare G899 (βάθος)); weight; in the New Test τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἡμέρας day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καύσωνα scorching heat καύσων kaúsōn from G2741 (καυσόω); a glare (burning) heat .

‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.’

ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἀποκριθεὶς answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t ⸂ ἑνὶ one εἷς heîs a primary numeral; one a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Ἑταῖρε companion ἑταῖρος hetaîros from (a clansman); a comrade fellow, friend , οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἀδικῶ act unjustly towards ἀδικέω adikéō from G94 (ἄδικος); to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically) hurt, injure, be an offender σε you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou · οὐχὶ not at all οὐχί ouchí intensive of G3756 (οὐ); not indeed nay, not δηναρίου denarius δηνάριον dēnárion of Latin origin; a denarius (or ten asses) pence, penny(-worth) συνεφώνησάς agree with συμφωνέω symphōnéō from G4859 (σύμφωνος); to be harmonious, i.e. (figuratively) to accord (be suitable, concur) or stipulate (by compact) a μοι I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ;

But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Did you not agree with me on one denarius?

ἆρον raise αἴρω aírō a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (th τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σὸν yours σός sós from G4771 (σύ); thine thine (own), thy (friend) καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὕπαγε go away ὑπάγω hypágō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally · θέλω will θέλω thélō apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to determine (as an active option from subjective im δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τούτῳ this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐσχάτῳ last ἔσχατος éschatos a superlative probably from G2192 (ἔχω) (in the sense of contiguity); farthest, final (of place or time) ends of, last, δοῦναι give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too σοί you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ·

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

⸀ οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἔξεστίν it is permitted ἔξεστι éxesti third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1510 (εἰμί); so also neuter present participle μοι I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ⸂ ὃ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θέλω will θέλω thélō apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to determine (as an active option from subjective im ποιῆσαι do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐμοῖς mine ἐμός emós from the oblique cases of G1473 (ἐγώ) (G1698 (ἐμοί), G1700 (ἐμοῦ), G1691 (ἐμέ)); my of me, mine (own), my ; ⸀ ἢ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὀφθαλμός eye ὀφθαλμός ophthalmós from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι); the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealou σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou πονηρός evil πονηρός ponērós from a derivative of G4192 (πόνος); hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from G2556 ἐστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἀγαθός good ἀγαθός agathós a primary word; good (in any sense, often as noun) benefit, good(-s, things), well εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ;

Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

οὕτως so οὕτω hoútō adverb from G3778 (οὗτος); in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) after that, after (in) this manner, as, e ἔσονται be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἔσχατοι last ἔσχατος éschatos a superlative probably from G2192 (ἔχω) (in the sense of contiguity); farthest, final (of place or time) ends of, last, πρῶτοι first πρῶτος prōtos contracted superlative of G4253 (πρό); foremost (in time, place, order or importance) before, beginning, best, chief(-es καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρῶτοι first πρῶτος prōtos contracted superlative of G4253 (πρό); foremost (in time, place, order or importance) before, beginning, best, chief(-es ⸀ ἔσχατοι last ἔσχατος éschatos a superlative probably from G2192 (ἔχω) (in the sense of contiguity); farthest, final (of place or time) ends of, last, .

So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

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