Matthew 20:9

“And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, etc.] Who were the last that were hired; and signify either such, as are called in their last days, in old age; or Gentile sinners; or the last of God’s elect, that will be called by grace, in the end of the world: they received every man a penny: the same they first agreed for, that were hired early into the vineyard; and all, and every man alike, not one more and another less. So the same church privileges and immunities are common to all believers, Jews or Gentiles, sooner or later called; and equal title give to the same eternal life and happiness, which will be enjoyed alike, by one saint as another: they are all loved with the…”

“And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny--a full day's wages.”

“They received every man a penny - There was no agreement how much they should receive, but merely that justice should be done, Matthew 20:4-5, Matthew 20:7. The householder supposed they had earned it, or chose to make a present to them to compensate for the loss of the first part of the day, when they were willing to work, but could not find employment. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Who were hired about the eleventh hour - Either the Gentiles, who were called long after the Jews into the vineyard of the Church of Christ; or those in every age who did not hear, or at least understand the Gospel call, till their day of life was drawing to a period. Some circumstances of the parable seem best to suit the former, some the latter of these senses. Matthew 20:10”

“they received: Mat 20:2, Mat 20:6, Mat 20:7; Luk 23:40-43; Rom 4:3-6, Rom 5:20, Rom 5:21; Eph 1:6-8, Eph 2:8-10; Ti1 1:14-16 Matthew 20:11”