That the recompense of reward will be given to the saints, but not according to the time of their conversion. That many who begin last, and promise little in religion, sometimes, by the blessing of God, arrive at a great deal of knowledge, grace, and usefulness. The parable may also be applied more generally, and shows, 1.
Verses 1-16 The direct object of this parable seems to be, to show that though the Jews were first called into the vineyard, at length the gospel should be preached to the Gentiles, and they should be admitted to equal privileges and advantages with the Jews. (20-28) Jesus gives sight to two blind men near Jericho. (1-16) Jesus again foretells his sufferings. The parable of the labourers in the vineyard.
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