Matthew 20:5
Matthew 20:5 in Multiple Translations
So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same.
So they went to work. Around noon and 3 p.m. he went out and did the same thing.
Againe he went out about the sixt and ninth houre, and did likewise.
and they went away. 'Again, having gone forth about the sixth and the ninth hour, he did in like manner.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did in like manner.
At noon and at three o’clock he again went to the market and found other laborers whom he promised to pay a fair wage.
So they went to work in his garden. Then, in the middle of the day, the boss went to that place in the town again. And he found some more men there, and he did the same for them. He gave them jobs. At 3 o’clock in the afternoon, he did the same thing. He found some more men and gave them jobs too.
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Study Notes — Matthew 20:5
- Context
- Cross References
- Matthew 20:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Matthew 20:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 20:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 20:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 20:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 20:5
- Barnes' Notes on Matthew 20:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 20:5
- Sermons on Matthew 20:5
Context — The Parable of the Workers
5So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.
6About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ he asked. 7‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. So he told them, ‘You also go into my vineyard.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 11:24–26 | By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. |
| 2 | Acts 10:3 | One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” |
| 3 | Mark 15:33–34 | From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” |
| 4 | Acts 3:1 | One afternoon Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. |
| 5 | Genesis 12:1–4 | Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you. ” So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. |
| 6 | Matthew 27:45 | From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. |
| 7 | John 1:39 | “Come and see,” He replied. So they went and saw where He was staying, and spent that day with Him. It was about the tenth hour. |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 33:12–19 | And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition; so He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah. He removed the foreign gods and the idol from the house of the LORD, along with all the altars he had built on the temple mount and in Jerusalem, and he dumped them outside the city. Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel. Nevertheless, the people still sacrificed at the high places, but only to the LORD their God. As for the rest of the acts of Manasseh, along with his prayer to his God and the words of the seers who spoke to him in the name of the LORD, the God of Israel, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. His prayer and how God received his plea, as well as all his sin and unfaithfulness, and the sites where he built high places and set up Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself, they are indeed written in the Records of the Seers. |
| 9 | Luke 23:44–46 | It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour. The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. |
| 10 | John 4:6 | Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. |
Matthew 20:5 Summary
[In Matthew 20:5, we see the master going out to hire more workers at different times of the day, which shows us that God is always looking for people to serve Him, and He calls us at different times in our lives (Matthew 20:1-16, Romans 11:25). This verse teaches us that God is a God of second chances, and He wants us to be faithful and obedient to His call (Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Corinthians 4:2). Just like the master in the parable, God is gracious and kind, and He rewards us for our faithfulness, not based on how long we've been serving Him, but based on His love and mercy (Ephesians 2:8-9, Luke 15:11-32).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the master went out at different hours of the day?
The master going out at different hours, such as the sixth hour and the ninth hour, symbolizes God's sovereign and gracious timing in calling people to salvation, as seen in Matthew 20:5 and supported by Romans 11:25, which reminds us that God's ways are not our ways.
Why did the master hire more workers even though the day was almost over?
The master hired more workers to illustrate God's mercy and kindness, as stated in Matthew 20:5, and to show that everyone has an opportunity to serve Him, regardless of when they are called, as seen in the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32.
How does this verse relate to our understanding of God's grace and salvation?
This verse highlights God's gracious nature, as He calls people to salvation at different times, and rewards them equally, as seen in Matthew 20:1-16, which is a reflection of His love and mercy, as stated in Ephesians 2:8-9.
What can we learn from the master's actions in this verse?
We can learn that God is a God of second chances, and He is always looking for people to serve Him, as seen in Matthew 20:5, and that we should be faithful and obedient to His call, as encouraged in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be more faithful and obedient to God's call in my life, just like the workers in the vineyard?
- How can I demonstrate God's mercy and kindness to those around me, just like the master in the parable?
- What are some times in my life when I felt like I was called by God to serve Him, and how did I respond?
- How can I trust in God's sovereign timing and gracious nature, even when things don't make sense to me?
Gill's Exposition on Matthew 20:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 20:5
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 20:5
Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 20:5
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 20:5
Barnes' Notes on Matthew 20:5
Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 20:5
Sermons on Matthew 20:5
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(Hebrews - Part 37): Faith Is a Pertubing Thing by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a moral rebound. He talks about his own past of indulging in drinking and reckless behavior, even on Christmas Eve. Howev |
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Decision Indecision - Moses by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wholehearted commitment to God. He states that partial faithfulness is not acceptable to God, using the example of faithfu |
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Daughters of Sarah by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a characteristic situation where God's people are focused on worldly matters instead of the needs of the world. He warns that grie |
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The Man God Tore Apart - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the pastor discusses the troubled state of the world and predicts that it will become even more troubled in the next 10 years. He emphasizes that there are three ty |
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(Genesis) - Part 27 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Joseph from the Bible. He highlights Joseph's attitude of not dwelling on the evil done to him by his brothers and Potiphar's wi |
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Hebrews: Availability of Christ by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, Stephen Kong discusses the urgent and definite message found in the book of Hebrews. He emphasizes that we are living in a time of great shaking, both physically an |
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Seek Only God's Approval Part One by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker challenges the audience to give up their money and pursue a deeper relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of knowing God intimately and enc |







