Matthew 20:1
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 20
“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
What Does Matthew 20:1 Mean?
Matthew 20:1 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 20:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 15:1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.”Matthew 13:24“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:”Matthew 25:1“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”Matthew 13:47“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:”Hebrews 13:21“Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”Matthew 22:2“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,”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 the whole was leavened.”Matthew 13:44“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”Matthew 21:28“But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.”Matthew 21:33“Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:”Luke 10:2“Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.”1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”Song of Solomon 8:11“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.”2 Timothy 2:6“The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.”Isaiah 5:1“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:”Matthew 3:2“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 9:37“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;”Matthew 13:31“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:”Matthew 22:1“And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,”1 Corinthians 3:9“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”
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