Matthew 20:3

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Summary

Matthew 20:3

And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,

The third

Mark 15:25

Acts 2:15

Standing

Hebrews 6:12

Bible References

The third

And it was the third hour when they put him on the cross.

For these men are not overcome with wine, as it seems to you, for it is only the third hour of the day;

Standing

And about the eleventh hour he went out and saw others doing nothing; and he says to them, Why are you here all the day doing nothing?

But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,

Hate of work sends deep sleep on a man: and he who has no industry will go without food.

Truly, this was the sin of your sister Sodom: pride, a full measure of food, and the comforts of wealth in peace, were seen in her and her daughters, and she gave no help to the poor or to those in need.

So he had discussions in the Synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and every day in the market-place with those who were there.

And they get into the way of doing no work, going about from house to house; and not only doing no work, but talking foolishly, being over-interested in the business of others, saying things which they have no right to say.

So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.