But he (householder) replied to one of them, (laborers) “Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for a denarius? Take what belongs to you, and go; I choose to give to this last as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what […]
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(Jesus continued) “And on receiving it (one denarius) they (those that had been hired to work first) grumbled at the householder saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’” Matthew 20:11, 12 Lord I’m afraid I […]
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(Jesus continued) “For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; […]
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(Jesus continued) “But many that are first will be last, and the last first.” Matthew 19:30 Lord there are so many of us that love to be first no matter what we do. It can be a good thing because much is achieved with that goal. We strive harder and often accomplish much more than […]
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(Jesus continued) “And every one who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for My name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.” Matthew 19:29 Thank You Lord for the great reward of eternal life for those that follow You. Thank You for helping us […]
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Jesus said to them, (disciples) “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of man shall sit on His glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” Matthew 19:28 Lord how we thank and praise You that nothing done for […]
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Then Peter said in reply, “Lo, we have left everything and followed You (Jesus). What then shall we have?” Matthew 19:27 Lord, Peter shows his human side when he asked You what his reward would be for leaving all to follow You. You had just told the disciples that nothing was impossible with God and […]
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When the disciples heard this (how hard it was for a rich man to enter heaven) they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:25, 26 Lord I sure can identify […]
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And Jesus said to the disciples, “Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Matthew […]
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The young man said to Him, (Jesus) “All these (commandments) I have observed; what do I lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come follow me.” When the young man heard this he went […]
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