13 But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Did you not agree with me on one denarius? 14 Take your pay and go. I want to give this last man the same as I gave you. 15 Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
Matthew 20:13–15
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Matthew 20:3–5
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Matthew 18:32–34
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Tobit 12:1–3
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Luke 19:22–24
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27 But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.” 28 And he added, “Name your wages, and I will pay them.” 29 Then Jacob answered, “You know how I have served you and how yo…
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