"So the last will be first, and the first will be last." - v16Many times, this saying is discussed and preached upon as a role reversal. The rich will be poor and the poor will be rich in the kingdom of heaven. But Jesus has just finished the parable of the workers in the vineyard. At the end of the day, the owner of the vineyard pays each worker equally regardless of how many hours they put in. The parable and the one verse summary are lessons in equality. If you remember you algebra, one of the first things you learn is that the '=' sign creates symmetry. There is a symmetry to verse 16.
first = last
When we enter heaven, we all have a seat at the table. This table is round and God is in the center of it. Praise be to God!
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