Matthew 20:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

They said, “The ones who were hired last worked for only one hour. But you paid them the same that you did us. And we worked in the hot sun all day long!”

Cross References

Luke 12:55

When the south wind blows, you say, “It's going to get hot,” and it does.

James 1:11

scorched by the burning heat of the sun. The flowers lose their blossoms, and their beauty is destroyed. This is how the rich will disappear, as they go about their business.

Ephesians 3:6

And the mystery is this: Because of Christ Jesus, the good news has given the Gentiles a share in the promises God gave to the Jews. God has also let the Gentiles be part of the same body.

1 Corinthians 4:11

Even today we go hungry and thirsty and don't have anything to wear except rags. We are mistreated and don't have a place to live.

Romans 3:30

There is only one God, and he accepts Gentiles as well as Jews, simply because of their faith.

Romans 3:27

What is left for us to brag about? Not a thing! Is it because we obeyed some law? No! It is because of faith.

Malachi 3:14

Here is what you have said: “It's foolish to serve the Lord God All-Powerful. What do we get for obeying God and from going around looking sad?

Malachi 1:13

You get so disgusted that you even make vulgar signs at me. And for an offering, you bring stolen animals or those that are lame or sick. Should I accept these?

Jonah 4:8

During the day the Lord sent a scorching wind, and the sun beat down on Jonah's head, making him feel faint. Jonah was ready to die, and he shouted, “I wish I were dead!”

Matthew 20:11

they began complaining to the owner of the vineyard.