Matthew 20:6

The Passion Translation

“Hoping to finish his harvest that day, he went to the town square again at five o’clock and found more who were idle. So he said to them, ‘Why have you been here all day without work?’

Cross References

Hebrews 6:12

So don’t allow your hearts to grow dull or lose your enthusiasm, but follow the example of those who fully received what God has promised because of their strong faith and patient endurance.

John 9:4

While I am with you, it is daytime and we must do the works of God who sent me while the light shines. For there is coming a dark night when no one will be able to work.

Acts 17:21

Now, it was the favorite pastime of the Athenians and visitors to Athens to discuss the newest ideas and philosophies.

Proverbs 19:15

Go ahead—be lazy and passive. But you’ll go hungry if you live that way.

Ezekiel 16:49

Behold, the guilt of your sister Sodom! She and her daughters were arrogant, gluttonous, and lived in carefree complacency. They never thought to help the poor and needy.

Matthew 20:5

So off they went to join the others. He did the same thing at noon and again at three o’clock, making the same arrangement as he did with the others.

Matthew 20:7

“ ‘Because no one hired us,’ they answered. “So he said to them, ‘Then go and join my crew and work in my vineyard.’

Matthew 20:9

“When those hired late in the day came to be paid, they were given a full day’s wage.