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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 a house holder. A Hebraism = master of a 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 .
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