What does Matthew 20:13 mean?

Matthew 20:13 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 20:13 today?

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

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

14Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.

15Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

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