MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 20:1 the kingdom of heaven is like. See note on 13:24. vineyard. Israel was often referred to as the “vine” or “vineyard” of God (e.g., Isaiah 5:1; Jeremiah 2:21; Hosea 10:1). “Vineyard” here represents the activity of the kingdom in this world.

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