ACC ~ Matthew 20 v2

THE VINEYARD AND THE WORKERS

CHRYSOSTOM: What then does the parable mean? For it is necessary first to make this clear; then we will unravel the other point. By the vineyard he means the commandments of God, and the time of working refers to the present life. The workers—those called to the task at different times: early, at the third hour, at the sixth, at the ninth, at the eleventh—are those who have come forward at different ages and lived justly. THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW, HOMILY 64.3. [1]

[1] PG 58:612; NPNF 1 10:394.

A DENARIUS A DAY

CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: He gives to all “their single denarius,” which is the grace of the Spirit, perfecting the saints in conformity with God and impressing the heavenly stamp on their souls and leading them to life and immortality. FRAGMENT 226. [1]

[1] MKGK 229.

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