What does Matthew 20:3 mean?

Matthew 20:3 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 20:3 today?

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

And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,

1For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

2And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

3And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,

4And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.

5Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.

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