Matthew 20:12

10 But when the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise received each a denarius.

11 And when they had received it, they¹ complained against the landowner,

12 saying, ‘These last men have worked only one hour, and you made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the heat of the day.’

13 But he answered one of them and said, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius?

14 Take what is yours and go your way. I wish to give to this last man the same as to you.

15 ^aIs it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things? Or ^bis your eye evil because I am good?’

16 ^aSo the last will be first, and the first last. ^bFor many are called, but few chosen.”

Jesus a Third Time Predicts His Death and Resurrection

17 ^aNow Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them,

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