Matthew 20:1 - Revised Standard Version CI

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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ FOR THE kingdom of heaven is like the owner of an estate who went out in the morning along with the dawn to hire workmen for his vineyard.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ 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.

Common English Bible

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ "The kingdom of heaven is like the father of a family who went out in early morning to lead workers into his vineyard.

Matthew 20:1 Cross References

Matthew 13:47

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net which was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind;

Matthew 13:24

Another parable he put before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field;

Hebrews 13:21

equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

John 15:1

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.

Matthew 25:1

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

Matthew 22:2

“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son,

Matthew 13:33

He told them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.”

Matthew 13:31

Another parable he put before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field;

Matthew 25:14

“For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property;

Mark 13:34

It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch.

Matthew 3:2

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Matthew 23:37

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, killing the prophets and stoning those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not!

Matthew 21:28

“What do you think? A man had two sons; and he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’

Matthew 20:2

After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard.