Matthew 20:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

the kingdom of heaven. See App-114. This parable occurs only in Matthew, and is called forth by Peter's question in Matthew 19:27.

heaven. the heavens. See note on Matthew 6:9; Matthew 6:10.

a man that is an householder. a man. house holder.. Hebraism. master of. house.

early in the morning. together with the dawn.

to hire. Greek. misthoomai. Occurs only here, and Matthew 20:7.

into. for. Greek. eis. App-104.

vineyard. See Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalms 80:8; Psalms 80:9. Israel was in question, not the Church. See Matthew 19:28.

Matthew 20:1

1 For 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.