Matthew 20:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

As Jesus was telling what the kingdom of heaven would be like, he said: Early one morning a man went out to hire some workers for his vineyard.

Cross References

Matthew 13:24

Jesus then told them this story: The kingdom of heaven is like what happened when a farmer scattered good seed in a field.

Matthew 13:31

Jesus told them another story: The kingdom of heaven is like what happens when a farmer plants a mustard seed in a field.

Matthew 13:33

Jesus also said: The kingdom of heaven is like what happens when a woman mixes a little yeast into three big batches of flour. Finally, all the dough rises.

Matthew 13:47

The kingdom of heaven is like what happens when a net is thrown into a lake and catches all kinds of fish.

Matthew 20:2

After he had agreed to pay them the usual amount for a day's work, he sent them off to his vineyard.

Matthew 21:28

Jesus said: I will tell you a story about a man who had two sons. Then you can tell me what you think. The father went to the elder son and said, “Go and work in the vineyard today!”

Matthew 22:2

The kingdom of heaven is like what happened when a king gave a wedding banquet for his son.

Matthew 23:37

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

Matthew 25:1

The kingdom of heaven is like what happened one night when ten girls took their oil lamps and went to a wedding to meet the groom.

Matthew 25:14

The kingdom is also like what happened when a man went away and put his three servants in charge of all he owned.

Matthew 3:2

He said, “Turn back to God! The kingdom of heaven will soon be here.”

Mark 13:34

It is like what happens when a man goes away for a while and places his servants in charge of everything. He tells each of them what to do, and he orders the guard to keep alert.

John 15:1

Jesus said to his disciples: I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.

1 Corinthians 15:58

My dear friends, stand firm and don't be shaken. Always keep busy working for the Lord. You know that everything you do for him is worthwhile.

Hebrews 13:21

I pray that God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory for ever and ever! Amen.