What does Matthew 20:4 mean?

Matthew 20:4 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 20:4 today?

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

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

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.

6And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

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