Matthew 20:12
“Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.”
What does Matthew 20:12 mean?
Matthew 20:12 (KJV) reads: "Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day." This verse comes from the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, which is found in Matthew 20:1-16. In this…
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In the parable found in Matthew 20, we encounter a striking illustration of God’s grace and the perplexities of human perspectives on fairness and reward. The verse, *"Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the…
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O Gracious and Loving Father, We come before You today, humbled by Your divine wisdom and infinite grace. We gather our hearts in prayer to reflect upon the words spoken in Matthew 20:12, where it is written, "Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them…
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