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Matthew 20:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 20:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 20 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
“For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.”
Matthew 20:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 20:1
For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. This opening verse introduces one of Jesus' most provocative parables about grace, reward, and kingdom priorities. The phrase "the kingdom of heaven is like" (homoia gar estin hē basileia tōn ouranōn) signals a parable revealing how God's rule operates—often contrary to human expectations and economic justice.The "householder" (oikodespotēs, οἰκοδεσπότης) represents God as the master who owns the vineyard (Israel, and by extension, God's kingdom work). G...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 20:1
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“saying”
“Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand pieces of silver.”
“working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight”
“Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:”
“Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven”
“my beloved brothers”