Matthew 20:12

God's Word

They said, ‘These last workers have worked only one hour. Yet, you’ve treated us all the same, even though we worked hard all day under a blazing sun.’

Cross References

Jonah 4:8

When the sun rose, God made a hot east wind blow. The sun beat down on Jonah’s head so that he was about to faint. He wanted to die. So he said, “I’d rather be dead than alive.”

Malachi 1:13

“You say, ‘Oh what a nuisance it is,’ and you sniff at it in disgust,” says the Lord of Armies. “You bring stolen, lame, and sick animals. When you bring such offerings, should I accept them from you?” asks the Lord.

Malachi 3:14

“You have said, ‘It’s pointless to serve God. What do we gain if we meet his standards or if we walk around feeling sorry for what we’ve done?

Matthew 20:11

Although they took it, they began to protest to the owner.

Luke 12:55

When you see a south wind blowing, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and that’s what happens.

Romans 3:27

So, do we have anything to brag about? Bragging has been eliminated. On what basis was it eliminated? On the basis of our own efforts? No, indeed! Rather, it is eliminated on the basis of faith.

Romans 3:30

since it is the same God who approves circumcised people by faith and uncircumcised people through this same faith.

1 Corinthians 4:11

To this moment, we are hungry, thirsty, poorly dressed, roughly treated, and homeless.

Ephesians 3:6

This mystery is the Good News that people who are not Jewish have the same inheritance as Jewish people do. They belong to the same body and share the same promise that God made in Christ Jesus.

James 1:11

The sun rises with its scorching heat and dries up plants. The flowers drop off, and the beauty is gone. The same thing will happen to rich people. While they are busy, they will die.