Matthew 20:8-16
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.
20:9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
20:10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
20:11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,
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.
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?
20:14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.
20:15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
King James Bible (1611)
The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery patron: William Thomas Lewis 1913 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff north wall | |
Ascension with Scenes from the Parables artist: Charles Alexander Gibbs about 1872 Church of St Mary, Ruabon, Wrexham west wall of the south aisle |
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