Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The Evangeliad (29:27-31)


Section 29:27-31 (corresponding to Matt. 20:1-5)

And Jesus continued to teach in those days,
"The kingdom of heaven is like an estate
Where the vineyard owner sought help with his crop,
And went out to round some laborers up.

He hired some workers and gave them the rate
Of a day for a denarius' wage.
With three hours past, he went out once more
And saw more men by the market-gate doors.

'Go to my vineyard and work there today,
And then whatever is right I will pay.'
At midday, and afternoon once again,
He went back out and enlisted more men.