What does Matthew 20:15 mean?

Matthew 20:15 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 20:15 today?

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

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

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?

16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

17And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,

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