KJV ORIGINAL
And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Around 9 in the morning, he went out again and saw more people just standing around in the town square with nothing to do.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God notices when you're waiting for your chance.
📚 Historical Context
In Jesus' time, workers in Palestine often waited in the marketplace for daily employment, as this was a common practice for hiring laborers on a short-term basis. The "third hour" refers to approximately 9 a.m., based on the Jewish method of dividing the day into 12 hours from sunrise, highlighting the routine of agricultural work in that era. This verse is part of the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, where Jesus illustrates God's grace and the unexpected nature of His kingdom.
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