What does Matthew 20:11 mean?

Matthew 20:11 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 20:11 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

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

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

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

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.

13But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?

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