Matthew 20:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He went out again around noon and then at 3 PM, doing the same thing, looking for more workers to hire.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God keeps showing up with new opportunities throughout your day.

📚 Historical Context

In the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, Jesus describes a landowner hiring laborers at various times throughout the day to work in his fields, as part of a story illustrating God's kingdom. This verse specifically refers to the landowner going out again at the sixth hour (around noon) and the ninth hour (around 3 PM) to hire more workers in the same manner as before, reflecting the common agricultural practices of first-century Judea. This parable was likely shared by Jesus to address themes of divine generosity and fairness, especially in response to questions about rewards for following Him.

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