Matthew 20:1

Matthew chapter 20 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.1This passage

v.2And when he had agreed with the laborers for a shilling a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 9:37

    Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few.

  • Matthew 13:24

    Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field:

  • Matthew 13:33

    Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till it was all leavened.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:58

    Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

  • Matthew 13:47

    Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

  • Matthew 13:44

    The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.