Matthew 20:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

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!”

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 crippled or sick. Should I accept these?

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 him and from going around looking sad?

Matthew 20:11

they began complaining to the owner of the vineyard.

Luke 12:55

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

Romans 3:27

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

Romans 3:30

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

1 Corinthians 4:11

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

Ephesians 3:6

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

James 1:11

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