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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 20:1

BSB

"For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.

AKJV

For the kingdom of heaven is like to a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard.

CPDV

"The kingdom of heaven is like the father of a family who went out in early morning to lead workers into his vineyard.

ERV

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

NHEB

"For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.

SMT

For the kingdom of the heavens is like to a man, master of a house, who went out as soon as morning to hire workmen for his vineyard.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 20:1

ForG1063ConjunctionthekingdomG932Noun FeminineofheavenG3772Noun Masculine isG2076Verb likeG3664AdjectiveuntoamanG444Noun MasculinethatisanhouseholderG3617Noun Masculine whichG3748wentoutG1831VerbearlyinthemorningG4404Adverb toG260Adverb hireG3409Verb labourersG2040Noun Masculine intoG1519Preposition hisG846 vineyardG290Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 20:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 20:1

Summary

Parable begins with householder hiring vineyard workers

Place

Vineyard

Event

Householder hires laborers

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD