- *G2564 *148 καλέω (kal-eh'-o) : akin to the base of G2753; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):--bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
28. Matthew 20:8 Call
29. Matthew 20:8 Call
Matthew 20:8 … the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers… [kjv]
… λεγει ο κυριος του αμπελωνος τω επιτροπω αυτου καλεσον τους εργατας … [gnt]
The
ancient Greek word
"καλέω" ≈ "call". A derived word with prefix
"εκ" ≈ "out of", as in Exodus (the way out), is
"ἐκκλησία" ≈ "called-out ones, church" as in a "
gathering of believers".
Is it "right" to get them "together"?
Does it have anything to do with a "reefing rope" or "sounding line"?
30. Matthew 20:8 Last to the first
Matthew 20:8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. [kjv]
οψιας δε γενομενης λεγει ο κυριος του αμπελωνος τω επιτροπω αυτου καλεσον τους εργατας και αποδος τον μισθον αρξαμενος απο των εσχατων εως των πρωτων [gnt]
The order in which the workers are "
paid" is from the
"last" to the
"first". Both are
masculine,
genitive and
plural. The order appears to be that of
reverse order in which they were called to work in the
"vineyard".
This has a
literal meaning. Might this be a distractor for any secondary meaning?
The Greek translated as
"hire" is that of
"reward".
31. Matthew 20:8 Workers are called
Matthew 20:8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. [kjv]
οψιας δε γενομενης λεγει ο κυριος του αμπελωνος τω επιτροπω αυτου καλεσον τους εργατας και αποδος τον μισθον αρξαμενος απο των εσχατων εως των πρωτων [gnt]
"ἔσχατος" ≈ "farthest, most remote, last, final, extreme" and is the source of the English word "eschatology" as a "study of the end times".
"πρῶτος" ≈ "first, earliest, most prominent, prime (number)" as in English words beginning with "proto".
32. Matthew 20:8
KJV: So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.
Greek: οψιας δε γενομενης λεγει ο κυριος του αμπελωνος τω επιτροπω αυτου καλεσον τους εργατας και αποδος αυτοις τον μισθον αρξαμενος απο των εσχατων εως των πρωτων
33. Matthew 20:1,9-10 Models
Matthew 20:1 … which went out early in the morning … [kjv]
… οστις εξηλθεν αμα πρωι … [gnt]
20:9 … they received every man a penny. [kjv]
… ελαβον ανα δηναριον [gnt]
20:10 … and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
… και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
"ἅμα" ≈ "at the same time, together with".
"ἀνα" ≈ "up, upwards".
[Letters "
M" and "
N" related linguistically, ignored these are palindromes]
[remember the mustard tree]
Literal view: untranslated words, opinions. How about non-verbal communication?
Play on words (switched meanings) to enhance the model (reward all together).
34. Matthew 20:1 Up at the same time
Matthew 20:1 … which went out early in the morning … [kjv]
… οστις εξηλθεν αμα πρωι … [gnt]
Why is
"ἅμα" ≈ "at the same time, together with" not translated?
Greek literal:
20:1: ... who went out at the same time, together with early ... Non-verbal: spread hands out to include those present.
35. Matthew 20:9-10 Up at the same time
Matthew 20:9 … they received every man a penny. [kjv]
… ελαβον ανα δηναριον [gnt]
20:10 … and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
… και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
Why is
"ἀνα" ≈ "up, upwards" not translated (twice) with the usual meaning? Instead, the word "
every" is used.
Greek literal:
29:9: ... (they) took up/upwards (a) denarius.
20:10: ... and took the up/upwards denarius and (of) them.
36. Matthew 20:9-10 Up at the same time
Matthew 20:9 … they received every man a penny. [kjv]
… ελαβον ανα δηναριον [gnt]
20:10 … and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
… και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
In context,
"ἀνα" ≈ "up, upwards" can mean
"in the company of" so it could replace
"ἅμα" ≈ "at the same time, together with" in verse 1. Could that word be used here in verses 9 and 10?
What would be the resulting meaning?
37. Matthew 20:9-10 Up at the same time
Matthew 20:9 … they received every man a penny. [kjv]
… ελαβον ανα δηναριον [gnt]
20:10 … and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
… και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
Those working in the true "vineyard" get paid, all "together, at the same time" "through" a "lamb".
Those working in the false "vineyard" get paid, all "together, at the same time" "through" a "bird".
Does this sound similar to what happens in the parable of the sheep and goats?
38. Matthew 20:8 Sorting criteria
Matthew 20:8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. [kjv]
οψιας δε γενομενης λεγει ο κυριος του αμπελωνος τω επιτροπω αυτου καλεσον τους εργατας και αποδος τον μισθον αρξαμενος απο των εσχατων εως των πρωτων [gnt]
In computer science, sorting as a way of arranging a list of items into order using some
criteria called a sort criteria (simple or multi-valued).
An ascending sort goes from low to high. Example: 1, 3, 6, 9, 11.
A descending sort goes from high to low. Example: 11, 9, 6, 3, 1
What is the sort criteria used in the parable of the vineyard workers?
If every
"denarius" is the
same, then the simple
descending order of "
hours" can be used This is the usual literal interpretation. Who is the "
steward"? What is the role of the "
steward"?
39. Matthew 21:33 Hear a twist on another parable
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: [kjv]
αλλην παραβολην ακουσατε ανθρωπος ην οικοδεσποτης οστις εφυτευσεν αμπελωνα και φραγμον αυτω περιεθηκεν και ωρυξεν εν αυτω ληνον και ωκοδομησεν πυργον και εξεδετο αυτον γεωργοις και απεδημησεν [gnt]
How might this relate to the "
child" of the "
father" who considered himself "
lord"?
40. Matthew 21:33 Play on words
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: [kjv]
αλλην παραβολην ακουσατε ανθρωπος ην οικοδεσποτης οστις εφυτευσεν αμπελωνα και φραγμον αυτω περιεθηκεν και ωρυξεν εν αυτω ληνον και ωκοδομησεν πυργον και εξεδετο αυτον γεωργοις και απεδημησεν [gnt]
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and (once) ...
and [burn]
(four times)
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The "
man" "
was" a
"householder". According to some Greek experts, according to their testimony, it all depends on what the meaning of "
was" "
was". The play on words help provide error detection and correction (for meaning). Perhaps a better testimony
hearing is needed. When incorrect as a
group, one can take a
beating and keep on
cliquing (think
KJV only and others).
41. Matthew 20:8 Descending order
Matthew 20:8 … from the last unto the first. [kjv]
… απο των εσχατων εως των πρωτων [gnt]
Suppose there are two types of
"denarius" and a
"way" to get each.
| Descending order |
| vineyard: |
Abba |
Rome |
| (literal) |
through |
through |
| hour |
a lamb |
a bird |
| 11 |
1‑11 |
0‑11 |
| 9 |
1‑9 |
0‑9 |
| 6 |
1‑6 |
0‑6 |
| 3 |
1‑3 |
0‑3 |
| 1 |
1‑1 |
0‑1 |
Work in the
"Abba" "vineyard":
One "denarius" as "through" a "lamb".
Work in the
"Rome" "vineyard":
One "denarius" as "through" a "bird".
42. Sorting on the way of the vineyard
43. Sort orders
There are two types, or ways, of the
"vineyard".
The "Abba" way with value 1.
The "Rome" way with value 0.
Then there are two natural groups in sort 3.
Sorted group 1-11, 1-9, 1-6, 1-3 and 1-1. Call these the "sheep" in the "Abba" vineyard. These, individually. but also as a group, take one "through a lamb".
Sorted group 0-11, 0-9, 0-6, 0-3 and 0-1. Call these the "goats" in the "Rome" vineyard. These individually, but also as a group, take one "through a bird".
Does this sound similar to what happens in the parable of the sheep and goats where the sheep collectively take their reward and then the goats, as a group, take their reward?
As usual in parables, the literal view is a distractor that only needs to make plausible sense without getting into details that may not make sense logically or in reality.
44. Number eleven
Matthew 20:9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. [kjv]
ελθοντες δε οι περι την ενδεκατην ωραν ελαβον ανα δηναριον [gnt]
… undecimam … [v]
… aendlyften … [wes]
… elleuenthe … [wy]
… eleventhe … [ty]
… elfte … [lu]
The Old English word
"enleofan" ≈ "eleven" comes from "
one" and "
left". That is, there are two left when ten is taken away. The English word "
twelve" is related to the German word
"elf" ≈ "eleven".
eleventy (Granny from the TV show Beverly Hillbillies of the 1960's).
Tolkien and Bilbo in the Lord of the Rings.
45. Matthew 20:9 Take a denarius
Matthew 20:9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. [kjv]
ελθοντες δε οι περι την ενδεκατην ωραν ελαβον ανα δηναριον [gnt]
The
ancient Greek word
"δηνάριον" ≈ "denarius" comes from the Latin word
"denarius" ≈ "coin" and meaning,
literally,
"of ten things" from the Latin word
"deni" ≈ "ten each". The symbol was a Roman
X for
ten with a horizontal line though it. Compare "
$" and "
¢". Does that make
sense?
In Bible times, it was a silver coin of about a days wages. The (initial) value was
ten assarions or
asses and devalued over time.
The Unicode is U+10196 (4 byte UTF code).
46. Matthew 20:9
Matthew 20:9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. [kjv]
ελθοντες δε οι περι την ενδεκατην ωραν ελαβον ανα δηναριον [gnt]
The
"reward" appears to be a two-valued digital "
no" or "
yes" and not a continuous or multi-valued as a "
measure" of "
greatness". It does not appear to matter at this point as to the amount or quality of "
work" done. This is like a
pass or
fail grade.
"λαμβάνω" ≈ "take hold of, grasp, seize".
"ἀνα" ≈ "up, upwards" (not translated).
"δέχομαι" ≈ "receive, accept, take, believe".
The only things one is to
"take" are
oneself and something provided by Jesus that, explicitly or by implication, one is to
"take".
The
modern Greek word
"λαμβάνω" (lam-VA-no) ≈ "get, receive, understand".
47. Matthew 22:19 Show me the money
Matthew 22:19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. [kjv]
επιδειξατε μοι το νομισμα του κηνσου οι δε προσηνεγκαν αυτω δηναριον [gnt]
In Matthew, Jesus says, "
Show me the money". The phrase "
Show me the money" cames from the film
Jerry Maguire featuring Tom Cruise. The line is spoken by Rod Tidwell (played by Cuba Goodling, Jr.).
What might a
"denarius" represent? How might it be related to the "
chi" "
rho"?
48. Show me the money
Matthew 22:19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. [kjv]
επιδειξατε μοι το νομισμα του κηνσου οι δε προσηνεγκαν αυτω δηναριον [gnt]
The
ancient Greek word
"δηνάριον" ≈ "denarius" comes from the Latin word
"denarius" ≈ "coin" and meaning,
literally,
"of ten things" from the Latin word
"deni" ≈ "ten each". The symbol was a Roman
X for
ten with a horizontal line though it. Compare "
$" and "
¢". Does that make
sense?
In Bible times, it was a silver coin of about a days wages. The (initial) value was
ten assarions or
asses and devalued over time.
The Unicode is U+10196 (4 byte UTF code).
49. Matthew 22:20 Image and house
50. Matthew 22:21 Render
Matthew 22:21 They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. [kjv]
λεγουσιν καισαρος τοτε λεγει αυτοις αποδοτε ουν τα καισαρος καισαρι και τα του θεου τω θεω [gnt]
… Caesaris … ergo … Caesaris Caesari … Dei Deo [v]
Which part is God's?
How should God's part be divided and to whom should each part go?
Many non-profit organizations (and some churches) have a lot going for overhead (salaries, etc.) and very little going to their claimed mission.
Some churches prefer to support missions that are not Christ related, or some that are against Christ, rather than support missions that are for Christ.
51. Matthew 20:9
KJV: And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
Greek: και ελθοντες δε οι περι την ενδεκατην ωραν ελαβον ανα δηναριον
52. Matthew 20:10 Lawfully suppose
Matthew 20:10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
και ελθοντες οι πρωτοι ενομισαν οτι πλειον λημψονται και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"supposed" is that of
"understood" and is from the Greek word for
"law" or
"custom".
"νομίζω" ≈ "enact, esteem, hold, believe".
"νόμος" ≈ "custom, law" (opinion truth) as in "Deuteronomy" as in "second law". The Greek for "iniquity" is, literally "against" the "law".
53. Strongs - understood
*G3543 *15 νομίζω (nom-id'-zo) : from G3551; properly, to do by law (usage), i.e. to accustom (passively, be usual); by extension, to deem or regard:-- suppose, thing, be wont.
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Words: ενομιζεν ενομιζετο ενομιζομεν ενομιζον ενομισαν ενομισας νομιζει νομιζειν νομιζοντες νομιζοντων νομιζω νομιζων νομισαντες νομισητε=2
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54. Usage - understood
- *G3543 *15 νομίζω (nom-id'-zo) : from G3551; properly, to do by law (usage), i.e. to accustom (passively, be usual); by extension, to deem or regard:-- suppose, thing, be wont.
- νομισητε *2
- Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, ...
- Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace ...
- ενομισαν
- Matthew 20:10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; ...
- νομισαντες
- Luke 2:44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, ...
- ενομιζετο
- Luke 3:23 ... years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
- ενομιζεν
- Acts 7:25 For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that ...
- ενομισας
- Acts 8:20 ... with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God ...
- νομιζοντες
- Acts 14:19 ... drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
- ενομιζομεν
- Acts 16:13 ... a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, ...
- νομιζων
- Acts 16:27 ... and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.
- νομιζειν
- Acts 17:29 ... of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto ...
- ενομιζον
- Acts 21:29 ... Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought ...
- νομιζω
- 1 Corinthians 7:26 I suppose therefore that this is good for ...
- νομιζει
- 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself ...
- νομιζοντων
- 1 Timothy 6:5 ... and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: ...
55. Strongs - seize
*G2983 *259 λαμβάνω (lam-ban'-o) : a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas G1209 is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while 138 is more violent, to seize or remove)):--accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
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Words: ειλημμενην ειληφα ειληφας=2 ειληφεν=3 ειληφως ελαβε ελαβεν=21 ελαβες=2 ελαβετε=13 ελαβομεν=7 ελαβον=26 ελαμβανον λαβε=2 λαβειν=22 λαβετε=7 λαβετω=2 λαβη=8 λαβητε λαβοι λαβοντα λαβοντας λαβοντες=14 λαβουσα=6 λαβουσαι=2 λαβω λαβωμεν=2 λαβων=39 λαβωσιν=3 λαμβανει=18 λαμβανειν=4 λαμβανεις λαμβανετε=5 λαμβανη λαμβανομεν=2 λαμβανομενον λαμβανομενος λαμβανοντες=5 λαμβανουσιν=4 λαμβανω=2 λαμβανων=6 λημψεσθε=5 λημψεται=8 λημψομεθα λημψονται=4
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56. Usage - seize
- *G2983 *259 λαμβάνω (lam-ban'-o) : a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas G1209 is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while 138 is more violent, to seize or remove)):--accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
λημψονται *4 of 259
Matthew 20:10 ... they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
Mark 12:40 ... long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
Luke 20:47 ... long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
Romans 13:2 ... of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
57. Matthew 20:10 Take a reward
Matthew 20:10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
και ελθοντες οι πρωτοι ενομισαν οτι πλειον λημψονται και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"receive" is that of
"take". Think of communication, as the word is used in modern Greek.
Do you "understand" that?
Do you "receive" that?
Do you "take" that?
What is your "take" on that?
It appears from what Jesus says that the only thing you are to
"take" is your "
cross" and "
follow" him.
58. Matthew 20:10 Rob a reward
Matthew 20:10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
και ελθοντες οι πρωτοι ενομισαν οτι πλειον λημψονται και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
The
first Greek word used by Jesus as
"received" is a play on words with
"robber" as in one who
"takes" by
force and
not by
deception. The second such word is that of
"take".
"λήψομαι" ≈ "take, grasp, seize, plunder" and is first-person singular future the indicative middle of "λαμβάνω" ≈ "take, grasp, seize, plunder" and other similar meanings.
"ληστής" ≈ "robber, bandit" who uses force to steal or plunder. The word is from "ληΐς" ≈ "booty, spoil".
It is unclear if the two words are related. The
GNT (Greek New Testament) tends to use the word as a verb for
"take" or
"receive".
59. Matthew 20:10 More ships
Matthew 20:10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
και ελθοντες οι πρωτοι ενομισαν οτι πλειον λημψονται και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
"πλεῖον" ≈ "more".
"πλοῖον" ≈ "boat, ship"
The
TR (Textus Receptus) changes the Greek for "
more" such that the play on words is broken.
In wanting
"more", did they want to
"seize" the whole
"boat"? Has any church ever tried to
"seize", as a
"robber", the whole
"boat"? Would they be willing to do this as
"ληστής" ≈ "robber, bandit" who uses
force to steal or plunder. The word is from
"ληΐς" ≈ "booty, spoil". A related word is
"λῃστεία" ≈ "robbery, piracy".
What does the church banner of a ship with a cross on a green background mean?
60. Ship with cross on green background
Google AI query:
What does the church banner of a ship with a cross on a green background mean? (as of 2026-08-10)
Answer:
The church banner depicting a ship with a cross on a green background symbolizes the Church as a vessel of salvation, navigating through life's challenges while guided by faith. The ship represents the community of believers, and the cross signifies Christ's presence and sacrifice, offering hope and guidance towards eternal life.
Ship Symbolism — The ship represents the Church as a safe vessel amidst life's storms, guiding the faithful towards salvation.
Cross Significance — The cross signifies Christ's sacrifice and the centrality of faith in navigating life's challenges.
Green Background — Green often symbolizes hope, renewal, and growth, reflecting the life and vitality found in faith.
Historical Context — The imagery of the ship has deep roots in Christian tradition, often referred to as the 'Ship of the Church'.
61. Either or
62. Matthew 20:10 And burning
Matthew 20:10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
και ελθοντες οι πρωτοι ενομισαν οτι πλειον λημψονται και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
The
ancient Greek word
"και" ≈ "and" appears three times in the Greek and each can be a play on words with a form of
"burn". The
TR removes two of these changing the first
"and" to "
but" (in the Greek).
The
ancient Greek word
"τοι" ≈ "(discourse particle)" that assures the speaker or listener is sure that what is being said or heard is true. The word
"τοι" ≈ "(discourse participle)" is a variant of
"σοι" ≈ "(to) you" as
dative of
"σύ" ≈ "you" (singular).
63. Matthew 20:10 Up to something
Matthew 20:10 … and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
… και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
The
"ἀνα" ≈ "up, upwards" is
not translated.
Is the
"denarius" "taken" or
"seized" from earthly means or from
"above" or
"up/upwards"?
Non-verbal: Hold hands up to sky while saying the word
"ἀνα" ≈ "up, upwards".
64. Matthew 20:10
KJV: But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
Greek: και ελθοντες δε οι πρωτοι ενομισαν οτι πλειονα ληψονται πλειον λημψονται και ελαβον και αυτοι το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι
65. Matthew 5:15 Grip on a lightly taken opinion
Matthew 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. [kjv]
ουδε καιουσιν λυχνον και τιθεασιν αυτον υπο τον μοδιον αλλ επι την λυχνιαν και λαμπει πασιν τοις εν τη οικια [gnt]
"λάμπει" ≈ "to shine, be bright, give light" (as used).
"λάβη" ≈ "handle, grip, hold" (play on words) from the verb for "take" or "seize".
Since ancient times, the Greek "
β" sound has changed from a "
b" sound to a "
v" sound. To obtain the "
b" sound, for words from other languages, Greek uses "
mp" as in "
μπ". The modern Greek word
"μπύρα" (BEE-ra) ≈ "beer". Thus, in ancient times, the "
mp" sound would approximate a "
b" sound as a play on words.
Might the
"opinion" held up provide
false "light" and act as a
"handle" or
"grip" on all those in the
"house"?
66. Matthew 20:11 Taking/seizing and not receiving
Matthew 20:11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, [kjv]
λαβοντες δε εγογγυζον κατα του οικοδεσποτου [gnt]
The ones
"receiving" it were not those
"taking" it. Were those
"taking" or
"seizing" it getting a
"handle" on it? Were they
"lamping" others as they had done in the "
house"?
They did not
"receive" it. They
"took" or
"seized" it. All
"received" it. Some
"took" or
"seized" it. They were the ones
"complaining" or having
"side conversations" to
undermine the
"householder".
"λαμβάνω" ≈ "take hold of, grasp, seize".
"δέχομαι" ≈ "receive, accept, take, believe".
Who is the
"householder" or
"goodman of the house"?
67. Matthew 20:11-12 Murmured discussion
Matthew 20:11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, [kjv]
λαβοντες δε εγογγυζον κατα του οικοδεσποτου [gnt]
… accipientes murmurabant adversus patrem familias [v]
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. [kjv]
λεγοντες ουτοι οι εσχατοι μιαν ωραν εποιησαν και ισους αυτους ημιν εποιησας τοις βαστασασιν το βαρος της ημερας και τον καυσωνα [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"murmured" is that of
"discussed on the side" and, in context, can mean
"murmured". The
"murmur" comes from the Latin. Those
"discussing", or at least "
leading" the
"discussion" appear to be those "
hired" at "
sunrise" or the
first "
hour",
hour zero.
68. Philippians 2:14
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: [kjv]
παντα ποιειτε χωρις γογγυσμων και διαλογισμων [gnt]
… murmurationibus … haesitationibus [v]
In his letter to the Philippians, Paul has some interesting advice. First the verse before. Many words, such as
"murmurings" are onomatopoetic in that the sound like what they describe. The word appears to mean
"side conversations" involving "
personal opinion" in general and
not complaining or "
grumbling"
The "
disputings" is that of "
logical arguments" or, literally, "
through reasoning".
Now the next verse that has the "
harmless".
69. Hospitality
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: [kjv]
παντα ποιειτε χωρις γογγυσμων και διαλογισμων [gnt]
1 Peter 4:9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. [kjv]
φιλοξενοι εις αλληλους ανευ γογγυσμου [gnt]
hospitales … murmuratione [v]
The Greek for "
hospitality" means that of a "
friend-stranger" as in being a "
friend" to a "
stranger".
The word "
grudge" has a negative connotation. The Greek word appears to mean side discussions based on opinion. The
"murmuring" and "
grudging" appears to come from the Latin.
70. Matthew 20:11
KJV: And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,
Greek: λαβοντες δε εγογγυζον κατα του οικοδεσποτου
Latin: et accipientes murmurabant adversus patrem familias
71. Matthew 20:12 Inequality
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. [kjv]
λεγοντες ουτοι οι εσχατοι μιαν ωραν εποιησαν και ισους αυτους ημιν εποιησας τοις βαστασασιν το βαρος της ημερας και τον καυσωνα [gnt]
"ἴσους" ≈ "equal" and "ιησους" ≈ "Jesus".
Do
false teachers desire to make themselves
"equal" with "
Jesus"?
The
"first" have direct knowledge of the
"last". The ancient Greek word
"ισα" ≈ "equal" and is used when the context does not show exactly that what being compared is
equal. The reason for noting
"equality" on "
inequality" is to "
measure" in order to determine who is "
greater".
There appears to be
no discussion on those hired at the other hours, just the "
last" "
hour".
72. Matthew 20:12 Equality
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. [kjv]
λεγοντες ουτοι οι εσχατοι μιαν ωραν εποιησαν και ισους αυτους ημιν εποιησας τοις βαστασασιν το βαρος της ημερας και τον καυσωνα [gnt]
The
"first" group is saying about the
"last" group. What is said by the
first group implies that they think they are
greater, in some way, to the
"last" group
... you have made them equal [Jesus] to us ...
Going back the verses before this parable, this appears to be Peter speaking. Peter is used by Jesus to represent the church.
Has the church ever taken or seized the stance that they are greater to others in the faith?
Has the church ever taken or seized the stance that they are "Jesus" to others in the faith?
73. Blood shed for you
Matthew 26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. [kjv]
τουτο γαρ εστιν το αιμα μου της διαθηκης το περι πολλων εκχυννομενον εις αφεσιν αμαρτιων [gnt]
Mark 14:24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. [kjv]
και ειπεν αυτοις τουτο εστιν το αιμα μου της διαθηκης το εκχυννομενον υπερ πολλων [gnt]
Luke 22:20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. [kjv]
και το ποτηριον ωσαυτως μετα το δειπνησαι λεγων τουτο το ποτηριον η καινη διαθηκη εν τω αιματι μου το υπερ υμων εκχυννομενον [gnt]
In Greek, if the context does not make it clear that two things are
"equal" using
"is", then the explicit ancient Greek word
"ισα" ≈ "equal" is needed. This word is
not in the above verse. The word
"is" is not in Luke.
Does the
context of these statements at the Last Supper using
"is" constitute
equality, as in
transubstantiation? Is an explicit
"equals" in Greek needed? Luke does not have an
"is" for the "
blood" but is more indirect.
[Calvinist interpretation]
74. Strongs - intense heat
*G2742 *3 καύσων (kow'-sone) : from G2741; a glare:--(burning) heat.
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Words: καυσων καυσωνα καυσωνι
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75. Usage - intense heat
- *G2742 *3 καύσων (kow'-sone) : from G2741; a glare:--(burning) heat.
καυσωνα
καυσων
Luke 12:55 ... blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
καυσωνι
James 1:11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, ...
76. Matthew 20:12 Heat burden
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. [kjv]
λεγοντες ουτοι οι εσχατοι μιαν ωραν εποιησαν και ισους αυτους ημιν εποιησας τοις βαστασασιν το βαρος της ημερας και τον καυσωνα [gnt]
The complaint by someone in an item from hour 1 appears to refer to Peter asking, a few verses earlier, about what would become of them (meaning him). Discuss: What will Peter as an individual take? What will the church, representing Peter, take?
The ancient Greek word
"βαρύς" ≈ "heavy, weighty, deep" which is the source of the English word
"barometer".
"καύσωνας" ≈ "heat wave, hot spell".
"καύσων" ≈ "burning heat, summer heat".
"καίω" ≈ "light, kindle, set on fire, burn, burn up".
These distinctions are part of the "
measure" used to justify being "
greater".
77. Matthew 20:10,12 First heat
Matthew 20:10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. [kjv]
και ελθοντες οι πρωτοι ενομισαν οτι πλειον λημψονται και ελαβον το ανα δηναριον και αυτοι [gnt]
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. [kjv]
λεγοντες ουτοι οι εσχατοι μιαν ωραν εποιησαν και ισους αυτους ημιν εποιησας τοις βαστασασιν το βαρος της ημερας και τον καυσωνα [gnt]
The
"first" associate themselves with
"heat". Might these be the
"first" to be
"burned"? Might they get what they have claimed they have endured?
78. Matthew 20:12
KJV: 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.
Greek: λεγοντες οτι ουτοι οι εσχατοι μιαν ωραν εποιησαν και ισους ημιν αυτους ημιν εποιησας τοις βαστασασιν το βαρος της ημερας και τον καυσωνα
79. Strongs - friend
- *G2083 *3 ἑταίρος (het-ah'-ee-ros) : from etes (a clansman); a comrade:--fellow, friend.
- εταιρε *3
- Matthew 20:13 ... one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no ...
- Matthew 22:12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither ...
- Matthew 26:50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then ...
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Words: εταιρε=3
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The ancient Greek word
"ἑταιρεία" ≈ "association, company, band". The modern Greek word
"εταιρεία" (eh-teh-REE-a) ≈ "association, society, company".
80. Matthew 20:13 Now friend
Matthew 20:13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? [kjv]
ο δε αποκριθεις ενι αυτων ειπεν εταιρε ουκ αδικω σε ουχι δηναριου συνεφωνησας μοι [gnt]
"ἑταῖρε" ≈ "comrade, friend"
"ἑταίρα" ≈ "courtesan, escort, prostitute"
Jesus does not use the word
"friend" in a good sense. The ancient Greek word
"ἑταιρεία" ≈ "association, company, band". The modern Greek word
"εταιρεία" (eh-teh-REE-a) ≈ "association, society, company".
This is
not the ancient Greek word
"φίλος" ≈ "that which is loved or important, friend" as in "
Philadelphia" as "
love of brothers" or "
brotherly love".
[business deals]
81. Matthew 20:13 Wrong
Matthew 20:13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? [kjv]
ο δε αποκριθεις ενι αυτων ειπεν εταιρε ουκ αδικω σε ουχι δηναριου συνεφωνησας μοι [gnt]
The Greek word for
"wrong" is that of the
negation of "
righteousness" as in
"unrighteousness".
82. Matthew 20:13 Agreement
Matthew 20:13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? [kjv]
ο δε αποκριθεις ενι αυτων ειπεν εταιρε ουκ αδικω σε ουχι δηναριου συνεφωνησας μοι [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"συμφωνία" ≈ "agreement" and comes from the words for
"same voice". The English word
"symphony" cames from a group of people with the
"same voice". The letters "
M" and "
N" are related linguistically.
The ancient Greek word
"φωνή" ≈ "voice, sound" comes from the ancient Greek word
"φως" ≈ "light" and the ancient Greek word
"νους" ≈ "mind". That is, a
"sound" or
"voice" is
"light" into the
"mind".
The
ancient Greek word
"ἔχω" ≈ "have, hold".
The
modern Greek word
"ούχι" (U-khee) ≈ "no" comes from the idea of "
I do not have it" or "
not have it" where the ancient Greek word
"ου" ≈ "not".
The
Russian word
"нет" (nyet) ≈ "no" comes from the idea of "
I do not have it" or "
not have it".
83. Matthew 20:13
KJV: But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?
Greek: ο δε αποκριθεις ειπεν ενι αυτων ειπεν εταιρε ουκ αδικω σε ουχι δηναριου συνεφωνησας μοι
84. Matthew 20:14 Take and go away
Matthew 20:14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. [kjv]
αρον το σον και υπαγε θελω δε τουτω τω εσχατω δουναι ως και σοι [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"ὑπάγω" ≈ "bring under, go slowly away" and is, literally,
"lead under" and comes from Greek words
"ὕπο" ≈ "under" and
"ἄγω" ≈ "lead". The usage in the
GNT appears to be that of
"go away".
It appears from what Jesus says that the only thing you are to
"take" is your "
cross" and "
follow" him. To avoid having a code word misinterpreted, Jesus here uses another Greek word that means
"take" as in
"take" or
"lift up" thy bed and walk (John 5:8).
"ἆρον" ≈ "lift, remove" from "αἴρω" ≈ "lift, take".
"ἐθέλω" ≈ "consent" rather than desire, for which "βούλομαι" ≈ "will, want" is used.
Why "
consent"? Does the "
agreement" go
both ways?
85. John 5:8
86. John 5:8
KJV: Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.
Greek: λεγει αυτω ο ιησους εγειραι εγειρε αρον τον κραββατον κραβαττον σου και περιπατει
87. Strongs - take
*G142 *101 αἴρω (ah'-ee-ro) : a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare H5375) to expiate sin:--away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up).
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Words: αιρε=3 αιρει=8 αιρεις=2 αιρεται αιρετε αιρομενον αιροντος=2 αιρων=2 αιρωσιν αραι=6 αραντες=2 αρας=5 αρατε=5 αρατω=4 αρη=5 αρης αρθη αρθησεται=6 αρθητι=2 αρθητω αρθωσιν αρον=10 αρουσιν=4 αρω ηραν=13 ηρατε=3 ηρεν=5 ηρθη=3 ηρκεν ηρμενον
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88. Matthew 9:6 Take up a bed
Matthew 9:6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. [kjv]
ινα δε ειδητε οτι εξουσιαν εχει ο υιος του ανθρωπου επι της γης αφιεναι αμαρτιας τοτε λεγει τω παραλυτικω εγειρε αρον σου την κλινην και υπαγε εις τον οικον σου [gnt]
89. Matthew 9:6
KJV: But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Greek: ινα δε ειδητε οτι εξουσιαν εχει ο υιος του ανθρωπου επι της γης αφιεναι αμαρτιας τοτε λεγει τω παραλυτικω εγερθεις εγειρε αρον σου την κλινην και υπαγε εις τον οικον σου
90. Matthew 17:27 Take up a fish
Matthew 17:27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. [kjv]
ινα δε μη σκανδαλισωμεν αυτους πορευθεις εις θαλασσαν βαλε αγκιστρον και τον αναβαντα πρωτον ιχθυν αρον και ανοιξας το στομα αυτου ευρησεις στατηρα εκεινον λαβων δος αυτοις αντι εμου και σου [gnt]
91. Matthew 17:27
KJV: Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
Greek: ινα δε μη σκανδαλισωμεν αυτους πορευθεις εις την θαλασσαν βαλε αγκιστρον και τον αναβαντα πρωτον ιχθυν αρον και ανοιξας το στομα αυτου ευρησεις στατηρα εκεινον λαβων δος αυτοις αντι εμου και σου
92. Matthew 20:14 Observations
Matthew 20:14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. [kjv]
αρον το σον και υπαγε θελω δε τουτω τω εσχατω δουναι ως και σοι [gnt]
Discuss:
Are there those who have not been "hired"?
Everyone "hired" receives the same "wage". This is discrete or digital, zero or one, pass or fail.
There is no mention of amount of "work" in the "vineyard".
There is no mention of quality of "work" in the "vineyard".
It appears that everyone "hired" receives the one or pass and not the zero or fail.
93. Matthew 20:14 Comparisons
Matthew 20:14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. [kjv]
αρον το σον και υπαγε θελω δε τουτω τω εσχατω δουναι ως και σοι [gnt]
Discuss the following.
How does the going into the "marketplace" to "hire" compare to the coupon of "grace" as an "offer"?
How does the "hiring" to "work" in the "vineyard" compare to the ticket of "salvation"?
"Salvation" has come to those in the "marketplace".
The ticket to enter the "vineyard" to "work" is used.
Do you need more than one ticket?
How might the
quantity and/or
quality of "
work" be evaluated? This question appears to be answered, in part, in other parables.
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94. Matthew 20:14
KJV: Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.
Greek: αρον το σον και υπαγε θελω δε τουτω τω εσχατω δουναι ως και σοι
95. Matthew 20:15 Possibly allowed
Matthew 20:15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? [kjv]
ουκ εξεστιν μοι ο θελω ποιησαι εν τοις εμοις η ο οφθαλμος σου πονηρος εστιν οτι εγω αγαθος ειμι [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"lawful" is that of
"allowed" or
"possible". The Greek does not indicate that what is done has to do with the "
law".
"ἔξεστι" ≈ "allowed, possible"
"νόμος" ≈ "custom, law" (opinion truth) as in "Deuteronomy" as in "second law". The Greek for "iniquity" is "against the law".
The Greek word translated as "
evil" is that of "
oppression (by toils)". What do "
evil" "
leaders" do? Jesus uses the Greek word for
"eye" as a code word for "
leader". Is there a "
leader" in the "
group" that is "
leading" this dissension?
96. Matthew 20:15 Not out of six is
97. Matthew 7:17-18 Good and capable and tasty
Matthew 7:17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. [kjv]
ουτως παν δενδρον αγαθον καρπους καλους ποιει το δε σαπρον δενδρον καρπους πονηρους ποιει [gnt]
7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. [kjv]
ου δυναται δενδρον αγαθον καρπους πονηρους ενεγκειν ουδε δενδρον σαπρον καρπους καλους ποιειν [gnt]
The
KJV translates
two different Greek words as "
good".
"ἀγαθός" ≈ "good, capable, trustworthy".
"καλός" ≈ "beautiful, good, right". The word "tasty" will be used for this quality of "fruit". Please do not get "testy" about something being "tasty" - an idea that might withstand the "taste" of time.
98. Matthew 22:32
Matthew 22:32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. [kjv]
εγω ειμι ο θεος αβρααμ και ο θεος ισαακ και ο θεος ιακωβ ουκ εστιν ο θεος νεκρων αλλα ζωντων [gnt]
99. Exodus 3:14
Moses, at the burning bush, asks God to identify himself, Moses receives the following reply from God.
Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. [kjv]
και ειπεν ο θεος προς μωυσην εγω ειμι ο ων και ειπεν ουτως ερεις τοις υιοις ισραηλ ο ων απεσταλκεν με προς υμας [lxx]
What exactly might the saying
"I" "am" "
that"
"I" "am" mean?
Is this similar or different to a saying of the cartoon character "
Popeye"? "
I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam" is the saying of Popeye the sailor man.
[the great I AM]
100. Matthew 20:15 Because I am good
101. TenWordPin summary
The parable of the vineyard workers can be compared with the kingdom parables in Matthew 13 using the TenWordPin model.
There are five hours, in a manner similar to five loaves (of bread).
There are the before and after, for two, in a manner similar to the two fish.
The word used for the one called "friend" (hour 1, complainer) is the same word as the one (few) without a wedding garment in the wedding feast two chapters later.
102. Matthew 6:22 Simple
103. Matthew 20:15
KJV: Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
Greek: η ουκ εξεστιν μοι ποιησαι ο θελω ποιησαι εν τοις εμοις ει η ο οφθαλμος σου πονηρος εστιν οτι εγω αγαθος ειμι
104. Matthew 20:16 First and last
Matthew 20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. [kjv]
ουτως εσονται οι εσχατοι πρωτοι και οι πρωτοι εσχατοι [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"οὕτως" ≈ "thus" and indicates a conclusion from what has been said. One should look at what was said before this verse.
"πρῶτος" ≈ "first, earliest, most prominent, prime (number)" as in English words beginning with "proto".
"ἔσχατος" ≈ "farthest, most remote, last, final, extreme" and is the source of the English word "eschatology" as a "study of the end times".
Discuss:
Who are the "first"? Who are the "last"?
Who are those between the "first" and the "last"?
These questions appear to be answered, in part, at the end of the next chapter.
The
TR adds "
many be called, but few chosen" which does not fit in this context and breaks the model.
[job versus profession]
105. Matthew 20:16
KJV: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Greek: ουτως εσονται οι εσχατοι πρωτοι και οι πρωτοι εσχατοι πολλοι γαρ εισιν κλητοι ολιγοι δε εκλεκτοι
106. Matthew 21:31-32 Desire of the Father 2
Matthew 21:31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. [kjv]
τις εκ των δυο εποιησεν το θελημα του πατρος λεγουσιν ο υστερος λεγει αυτοις ο ιησους αμην λεγω υμιν οτι οι τελωναι και αι πορναι προαγουσιν υμας εις την βασιλειαν του θεου [gnt]
To support the earlier changes, the
TR changes the
"lagging behind" one to the
"first" one.
"θέλω" ≈ "want, wish, care to" or "ἐθέλω" ≈ "want, wish, care to".
"βούλομαι" ≈ "will, want".
Is
anyone going into the "
Kingdom of God"?
Is anyone going into the "Kingdom of God"? Who is not going in?
What is the difference between the "Kingdom of God" and the "Kingdom of heaven"?
107. Before and after
The following verses are immediately before (end of previous chapter) and at the end of the parable of the vineyard workers.
Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. [kjv]
πολλοι δε εσονται πρωτοι εσχατοι και εσχατοι πρωτοι [gnt]
This parable is in verses 1 to 16.
20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. [kjv]
ουτως εσονται οι εσχατοι πρωτοι και οι πρωτοι εσχατοι [gnt]
The end of the next chapter appears to be connected where Jesus uses the example of the
"first" as the religious establishment as
"birds" and the
"last" as the "
harlots" and "
tax collectors".
The
TR adds "
many be called, but few chosen" in Matthew 20:16 which does not fit in this context and breaks the model.
108. Matthew 21: Logical analysis
Matthew 21:31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. [kjv]
τις εκ των δυο εποιησεν το θελημα του πατρος λεγουσιν ο υστερος λεγει αυτοις ο ιησους αμην λεγω υμιν οτι οι τελωναι και αι πορναι προαγουσιν υμας εις την βασιλειαν του θεου [gnt]
Matthew uses
"kingdom" of
"God" and
not the
"kingdom" of
"heaven/air". Is there a difference? If so, is it important?
Many attribute this saying to
hyperbole or, essentially, an
opinion. A
logical analysis of this verse is that, with probability approaching certainty,
no religious elite who mislead the faithful for their own greatness will enter the
"kingdom" of
"God".
Who are the
"first"? Who are the
"last"? Who are the
"many"? Who are
not the
"many"?
109. Kingdom of heaven build
Jesus appears to make a
logical statement. If not, one can use
opinion to make it say many other things.
Are any of man's "
righteous" (without God) going in?
Sinners who have changed.
Sinners who have not changed.
Birds (religious elite) who have oppressed others. Are these the "first" that will be "last"? How many "sparrows" will fall without God?
Sinners who entered the Kingdom of God. Are these the "last" that will be "first"?
In particular, if there is even one tax collector or harlot that does not get into the kingdom of God, then neither do any of the religious elite to which Jesus refers.
110. Matthew 20:17-19
Matthew 20:17 And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, [kjv]
μελλων δε αναβαινειν ιησους εις ιεροσολυμα παρελαβεν τους δωδεκα μαθητας κατ ιδιαν και εν τη οδω ειπεν αυτοις [gnt]
20:18 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, [kjv]
20:19 And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again. [kjv]
This ends this discourse. Jesus and the disciples now go up to Jerusalem. Jesus provides some prophecy as to what will happen.
111. Matthew 20:18
KJV: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,
Greek: ιδου αναβαινομεν εις ιεροσολυμα και ο υιος του ανθρωπου παραδοθησεται τοις αρχιερευσιν και γραμματευσιν και κατακρινουσιν αυτον θανατω
112. Matthew 20:19
KJV: And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.
Greek: και παραδωσουσιν αυτον τοις εθνεσιν εις το εμπαιξαι και μαστιγωσαι και σταυρωσαι και τη τριτη ημερα αναστησεται εγερθησεται
113. Matthew 20:17
KJV: And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,
Greek: και αναβαινων ο μελλων δε αναβαινειν ιησους εις ιεροσολυμα παρελαβεν τους δωδεκα μαθητας κατ ιδιαν και εν τη οδω και ειπεν αυτοις
114. Deathbed conversion
Question: From where in the bible does the idea of a deathbed conversion come?
Microsoft Co Pilot AI (partial) answer: Another example is the parable of the vineyard workers (Matthew 20:1-16), where laborers hired late in the day received the same reward as those who worked all day, illustrating that God’s grace is not limited by the length of one’s prior life of unbelief. answerthebible.com
(as of 2026-08-01)
Discuss: How valid is this literal interpretation that contains many assumptions based on opinion?
115. Thank you
116. Wesley Friendship Class
Wesley Friendship Class
Sunday School at St. Paul's
9:45-10:30 (after first service)
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Speaker : Robin Snyder, PhD (Penn State, computer science), BS (West Point, physics)
9:30 Photos from St. Paul's history.
9:45 Prayer, songs, announcements.
10:00 Content - live-streamed to YouTube.
Verses: Matthew 20:8-19
Title: Parable of the vineyard workers 2
Details: []
https://youtube.com/@WesleyFriendshipClass
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