Matthew 20:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 20:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 20:9 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 20:9 — KJV
“And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.”
— Matthew 20:9 (KJV)
Matthew 20:9 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 20:9
“And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men. was in debt: Heb. had a creditor discontented: Heb. bitter of soul”
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“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. money: Gr. silver”
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“He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. about...: that was two hours before night”
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“And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.”
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“There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.”
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