Matthew 20:6

God's Word

About 5 p.m. he went out and found some others standing around. He said to them, ‘Why are you standing here all day long without work?’

Cross References

Proverbs 19:15

Laziness throws one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will go hungry.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever presents itself for you to do, do it with ⌞all⌟ your might, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or skill in the grave where you’re going.

Ezekiel 16:49

This is what your sister Sodom has done wrong. She and her daughters were proud that they had plenty of food and had peace and security. They didn’t help the poor and the needy.

Matthew 20:5

“He went out again about noon and 3 p.m. and did the same thing.

Matthew 20:7

“ ‘No one has hired us,’ they answered him. “He said to them, ‘Work in my vineyard.’

Matthew 20:9

“Those who started working about 5 p.m. came, and each received a day’s wages.

John 9:4

We must do what the one who sent me wants us to do while it is day. The night when no one can do anything is coming.

Acts 17:21

Everyone who lived in Athens looked for opportunities to tell or hear something new and unusual.

Hebrews 6:12

Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are receiving the promises through faith and patience.