Matthew 20:13 meaning and explanation

But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Did you not agree with me on one denarius?

Matthew 20:13, Berean Standard Bible

Explanation preview

In the parable of the workers in the vineyard, the landowner answers one of the laborers hired early in the day who has grumbled about the latecomers receiving the same pay. The owner addresses him as "friend," a courteous term, and points to their agreement: the man accepted a denarius, the standard day's wage, for his work.

Read and study this verse. Three complete study layers are included with Premium.

Read this verse in the app