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Matthew 20:9–11

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And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,
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From verse 9

  1. Ephesians 2:8–10Rank 1 from verse 9
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    8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

    9Not of works, lest any man should boast.

    10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

  2. Romans 4:3–6Rank 2 from verse 9
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    3For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

    4Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

    5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

    6Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

  3. Ephesians 1:6–8Rank 3 from verse 9
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    6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

    7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

    8Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

  4. Luke 23:40–43Rank 4 from verse 9
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    40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

    41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

    42And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

    43And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

  5. Matthew 20:2Rank 5 from verse 9
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    2And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

  6. Matthew 20:6–7Rank 6 from verse 9
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    6And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

    7They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.

  7. 1 Timothy 1:14–16Rank 7 from verse 9
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    14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

    15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

    16Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

  8. Romans 5:20–21Rank 8 from verse 9
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    20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

    21That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

From verse 11

  1. Luke 19:7Rank 1 from verse 11
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    7And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

  2. 1 Thessalonians 2:16Rank 2 from verse 11
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    16Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

  3. Jude 1:16Rank 3 from verse 11
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    16These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.

  4. Acts 11:2–3Rank 4 from verse 11
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    2And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

    3Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.

  5. Acts 13:45Rank 5 from verse 11
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    45But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.

  6. Acts 22:21–22Rank 6 from verse 11
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    21And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.

    22And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.

  7. Luke 15:2Rank 7 from verse 11
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    2And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

  8. Luke 15:28–30Rank 8 from verse 11
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    28And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.

    29And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

    30But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

  9. Luke 5:30Rank 9 from verse 11
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    30But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:9

COMBINED MEANING

hired

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of hire, meaning to employ or obtain work for payment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

received

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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

penny

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An ancient coin or money of account whose value differed by time and country.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:10

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

supposed

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Laid down or imagined as true; imagined; believed; received as true.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

received

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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

likewise

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Sense 1: In the same, similar, or corresponding manner. Sense 2: In a matching case.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

penny

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An ancient coin or money of account whose value differed by time and country.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:11

COMBINED MEANING

received

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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

murmured

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Past-tense or past-participial form of murmur (to grumble; to complain; to utter complaints in a low, half articulated voice; to utter sullen discontent; with at, before the thing which is the cause of discontent).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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20:8So 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.

20:9And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.

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20:10But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

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20:11And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,

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20:12Saying, 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.

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