Matthew 20:1-15, Luke 15:30

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 20:14

Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.It is my will to give to this last called among the heathens even as to the first called among the Jews: yea, and to the late converted publicans and sinners, even as to those who, were called long before. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 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?Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? — Yea, doubtless, to give either to Jew or Gentile a reward infinitely greater than he deserves. But can it be inferred from hence, that it is lawful, or possible, for the merciful Father of spirits to "Consign an unborn soul to hell? Or damn him from his mother's womb?" Is thine eye evil because I am good - Art thou envious, because I am... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:1

§ 105. THE PARABLE OF THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD, Matthew 20:1-16 . 1. For This word indicates that the parable is intended to illustrate the principles inculcated at the close of the preceding chapter, on which see our notes. The parable indeed enforces the same principles as were brought to view in the whole passage from Matthew 19:16, namely, that we gain an inheritance in heaven not by payment for works done, but by the pure grace of God. No works of man can be an adequate... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:2

2. Agreed with the labourers Christ called Peter and the apostles, and sent them as labourers in his vineyard, early in the morning of the Christian dispensation. For a penny a day A very exact price precisely stated. For Peter had, in the arithmetical spirit, asked in the last chapter, What shall we have therefore? (Matthew 20:27,) and our Lord had informed him what his penny was. Matthew 20:28-29. A denarius or penny is about fourteen cents. It was a liberal day’s wages. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:3

3. Third hour Nine in the morning. Marketplace The forum, where marketings, lawsuits, public meetings, orations, and all general business were transacted. It was the place for idlers, newsmongers, and persons needing employment. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:4

4. Whatsoever is right You can trust my justice, perhaps my generosity, and serve from duty or from love. Went their way To work without exacting a bargain. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:5

5. Sixth… hour Twelve o’clock. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:6

6. Eleventh Leaving but one hour for the next hired to labour in. All the day idle And, therefore, busy serving the devil, or in danger of being so. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:7

7. No man hath hired us As the question implies a call, so this answer implies an obedient response. These are men of a receptive faith, ready to comply with the offer of grace; saying, like Saul of Tarsus, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” To such men the call will come, and the path of duty will be made plain. Whatsoever is right… receive These humble servitors do not, like Peter, ask, What are we to have? They go upon bounty, not upon wages. They know that it is grace that... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:11

11. Murmured The arithmetical spirit of Peter is close akin to quarrelling with Christ, if he, an apostle forsooth, should not be paid with a richer heaven than some Samaritan or Gentile converts. Christians may indeed be rewarded according to their works; but the spirit that sets high value on its work, and claims high pay over others, may find its works very lowly prized with God. That very spirit may destroy the reward; for our final bliss may depend more upon what we are than upon what... read more

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