John Trapp on Matthew 20:1

CHAP. XX.

Verse 1. For the Kingdom of heaven &c.] THat last sentence Christ further illustrateth and enforceth by this following parable. Peter and the rest were in danger to be puffed up with the preconceit of their abundant reward [illegible: 1 word], chap. 19 28, 29. This to prevent, and that they might not stand upon their tearms and tiptoes, they are again and again given to know, that [illegible: 1 word] that are first shall be last, and last first. Which [illegible: 1 word] out early in the morning] God is found of them that seek him not, Isa 65. 1. Yea the Father seeketh such to worship him, Ioh. 4. 23. he solliciteth suitours and servants. A wonderfull condescension it is, that he looketh out of himself upon the Saints and Angels in heaven, Psal. 113. 6. How much more upon us poor earth-worms? Labourers into his Vineyard.] Not loiterers. Iacob saw the Angels, some ascending, others descending, none standing still. God hath made [illegible: 1 word] to play in the waters, not so men: they must be doing, that will keep in with God.