Matthew 20:8

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Summary

So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.

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And he who put them in the earth is Satan; and the getting in of the grain is the end of the world; and those who get it in are the angels.

Now after a long time the lord of those servants comes, and makes up his account with them.

Who will give to every man his right reward:

For we all have to come before Christ to be judged; so that every one of us may get his reward for the things done in the body, good or bad.

So Christ, having at his first coming taken on himself the sins of men, will be seen a second time, without sin, by those who are waiting for him, for their salvation.

And I saw a great white seat, and him who was seated on it, before whose face the earth and the heaven went in flight; and there was no place for them.

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And Abram said, What will you give me? for I have no child and this Eliezer of Damascus will have all my wealth after me.

And having a high opinion of Joseph as his servant, he made him the overseer of his house and gave him control over all he had.

So they went up to Joseph's chief servant at the door of the house,

And keep in that same house, taking what food and drink they give you: for the worker has a right to his reward. Do not go from house to house.

And the Lord said, Who then is the wise and responsible servant whom his lord will put in control of his family, to give them their food at the right time?

And another time he said to the disciples, There was a certain man of great wealth who had a servant; and it was said to him that this servant was wasting his goods.

Let us be judged as servants of Christ, and as those who are responsible for the secret things of God.

For it is necessary for a Bishop to be a man of virtue, as God's servant; not pushing himself forward, not quickly moved to wrath or blows, not desiring profit for himself;

Making distribution among one another of whatever has been given to you, like true servants of the unmeasured grace of God;