Matthieu - Caput 20

Matthieu 20.1 simile est enim regnum caelorum homini patri familias qui exiit primo mane conducere operarios in vineam suam Matthieu 20.2 conventione autem facta cum operariis ex denario diurno misit eos in vineam suam Matthieu 20.3 et egressus circa horam tertiam vidit alios stantes in foro otiosos Matthieu 20.4 et illis dixit ite et vos in vineam et quod iustum fuerit dabo vobis Matthieu 20.5 illi autem abierunt iterum autem exiit circa sextam et nonam horam et fecit similiter Matthieu 20.6 circa undecimam vero exiit et invenit alios stantes et dicit illis quid hic statis tota die otiosi Matthieu 20.7 dicunt ei quia nemo nos conduxit dicit illis ite et vos in vineam Matthieu 20.8 cum sero autem factum esset dicit dominus vineae procuratori suo voca operarios et redde illis mercedem incipiens a novissimis usque ad primos Matthieu 20.9 cum venissent ergo qui circa undecimam horam venerant acceperunt singulos denarios Matthieu 20.10 venientes autem et primi arbitrati sunt quod plus essent accepturi acceperunt autem et ipsi singulos denarios Matthieu 20.11 et accipientes murmurabant adversus patrem familias Matthieu 20.12 dicentes hii novissimi una hora fecerunt et pares illos nobis fecisti qui portavimus pondus diei et aestus Matthieu 20.13 at ille respondens uni eorum dixit amice non facio tibi iniuriam nonne ex denario convenisti mecum Matthieu 20.14 tolle quod tuum est et vade volo autem et huic novissimo dare sicut et tibi Matthieu 20.15 aut non licet mihi quod volo facere an oculus tuus nequam est quia ego bonus sum Matthieu 20.16 sic erunt novissimi primi et primi novissimi multi sunt enim vocati pauci autem electi Matthieu 20.17 et ascendens Iesus Hierosolymam adsumpsit duodecim discipulos secreto et ait illis Matthieu 20.18 ecce ascendimus Hierosolymam et Filius hominis tradetur principibus sacerdotum et scribis et condemnabunt eum morte Matthieu 20.19 et tradent eum gentibus ad deludendum et flagellandum et crucifigendum et tertia die resurget Matthieu 20.20 tunc accessit ad eum mater filiorum Zebedaei cum filiis suis adorans et petens aliquid ab eo Matthieu 20.21 qui dixit ei quid vis ait illi dic ut sedeant hii duo filii mei unus ad dexteram tuam et unus ad sinistram in regno tuo Matthieu 20.22 respondens autem Iesus dixit nescitis quid petatis potestis bibere calicem quem ego bibiturus sum dicunt ei possumus Matthieu 20.23 ait illis calicem quidem meum bibetis sedere autem ad dexteram meam et sinistram non est meum dare vobis sed quibus paratum est a Patre meo Matthieu 20.24 et audientes decem indignati sunt de duobus fratribus Matthieu 20.25 Iesus autem vocavit eos ad se et ait scitis quia principes gentium dominantur eorum et qui maiores sunt potestatem exercent in eos Matthieu 20.26 non ita erit inter vos sed quicumque voluerit inter vos maior fieri sit vester minister Matthieu 20.27 et qui voluerit inter vos primus esse erit vester servus Matthieu 20.28 sicut Filius hominis non venit ministrari sed ministrare et dare animam suam redemptionem pro multis Matthieu 20.29 et egredientibus eis ab Hiericho secuta est eum turba multa Matthieu 20.30 et ecce duo caeci sedentes secus viam audierunt quia Iesus transiret et clamaverunt dicentes Domine miserere nostri Fili David Matthieu 20.31 turba autem increpabat eos ut tacerent at illi magis clamabant dicentes Domine miserere nostri Fili David Matthieu 20.32 et stetit Iesus et vocavit eos et ait quid vultis ut faciam vobis Matthieu 20.33 dicunt illi Domine ut aperiantur oculi nostri Matthieu 20.34 misertus autem eorum Iesus tetigit oculos eorum et confestim viderunt et secuti sunt eum

Matthieu : Caput 20

Reflection on Matthew Chapter 20 Chapter 20 of the Gospel of Matthew challenges our notions of justice and greatness. How does God view each person's worth and position? The parable of the workers in the vineyard illustrates God's surprising grace, showing that his love and generosity do not depend on our efforts. Jesus, by predicting his death and resurrection for the third time, responds to the ambitious request of the mother of James and John, teaching the importance of service and humility. This chapter ends with the healing of two blind men, an act that demonstrates Jesus' immeasurable compassion. We invite you to reflect with us on five biblical passages that shed light on the paradoxical principles of this provocative chapter.

1. Philippians 2:6-7

"Who, though he was God in divine form, did not consider equality with God something to be held in his own hands. But emptied himself and became a servant, being born in the likeness of men." This passage reflects the principle of servant leadership taught by Jesus in Matthew 20:26-28.

2. Luke 13:30

"For there are those who are last who will be first, and there are those who are first who will be last." This parallel verse echoes Jesus' teaching in Matthew 20:16, in the context of the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

3. Isaiah 53:10-11

"Yet it was the Lord's will to crush him and make him suffer, and although the Lord made his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand. After the sufferings of his soul, he will see the light and be satisfied; by his knowledge, my righteous servant will justify many and bear their iniquity." This Old Testament prophecy relates to Jesus' prediction of his death and resurrection in Matthew 20:17-19.

4. Mark 10:37

"They said to him, 'In your glory, allow us to sit, one at your right hand and the other at your left.'" This parallel verse provides more details on the request of the mother of Zebedee's sons in Matthew 20:20-23.

5. Luke 18:43

"Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God. When all the people saw it, they glorified God." This parallel passage complements the account of the healing of the blind in Matthew 20:29-34, showing the response of praise to Jesus' grace.

Meditating on these verses, we are invited to embrace the values ​​of the kingdom of God, where the last is often first, and true power lies in serving others.