KJV ORIGINAL
And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So he made a deal with the workers, a day's pay for a day's work, and sent them out to his vineyard.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the best deals are the simple ones: show up, do the work, get paid.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Jewish society in Palestine was largely agrarian, with day laborers often hired for seasonal work in vineyards, which were a key part of the economy. Jesus told this parable in response to Peter's question about rewards for following Him, as recorded in Matthew 19, to illustrate the unexpected nature of God's kingdom. The "penny" mentioned refers to a denarius, the standard daily wage for a worker at that time, highlighting everyday economic practices.
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