For the kingdom of heaven is like to a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. Treasury of Scripture the kingdom. This parable was intended to illustrate the equity of God's dealings, even when 'the first are placed last, and the last first.' Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 13:24,31,33,44,45,47 Another parable put he forth to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man which sowed good seed in his field... Matthew 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like to a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, Matthew 25:1,14 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom... a man. Matthew 9:37,38 Then said he to his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few... Matthew 21:33-43 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and dig a wine press in it... Songs 8:11,12 Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon; he let out the vineyard to keepers... Isaiah 5:1,2 Now will I sing to my well beloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My well beloved has a vineyard in a very fruitful hill... John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the farmer. early. Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you that kill the prophets, and stone them which are sent to you... Songs 8:11,12 Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon; he let out the vineyard to keepers... Jeremiah 25:3,4 From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even to this day, that is the three and twentieth year... labourers. Mark 13:34 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work... 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be you steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord... Hebrews 13:21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ... 2 Peter 1:5-10 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge...
Context The Parable of the Vineyard Workers
1For the kingdom of heaven is like to a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. 2And when he had agreed with the laborers 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 to them; Go you also into the vineyard, and whatever 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 said to them, Why stand you here all the day idle? 7They say to him, Because no man has hired us. He said to them, Go you also into the vineyard; and whatever is right, that shall you receive. 8So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard said to his steward, Call the laborers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last to 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 manager of the house, 12Saying, These last have worked but one hour, and you have made them equal to us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. 13But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do you no wrong: did not you agree with me for a penny? 14Take that your is, and go your way: I will give to this last, even as to you. 15Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? Is your eye evil, because I am good? 16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard.
Douay-Rheims Bible
THE kingdom of heaven is like to an householder, who went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
Darby Bible Translation
For the kingdom of the heavens is like a householder who went out with the early morn to hire workmen for his vineyard.
King James Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
'For the reign of the heavens is like to a man, a householder, who went forth with the morning to hire workmen for his vineyard,
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