Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 20:7 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 20:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 20 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.”
Matthew 20:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 20:7
Because no man hath hired us (ὅτι οὐδεὶς ἡμᾶς ἐμισθώσατο, hoti oudeis hēmas emisthōsato)—The workers' response exonerates them from charges of laziness; they were available but overlooked. The verb μισθόω (misthoō, to hire) indicates contractual employment. Their exclusion was not moral failure but lack of opportunity—a situation mirroring Gentiles and sinners who stood outside Israel's covenant privileges through birth, not choice.Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive (ὑπάγετε καὶ ὑμεῖς εἰς τὸν ἀμπελῶνα, hupagete kai humeis eis ton ampelōna)—The master s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 20:7
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“the Gentiles in the flesh”
“so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name”
“as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;”
“while it is day. The night is coming”
“do it with your might; for there is no work”
“he will receive the same again from the Lord”
“and as many as you may find”