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We have here:

I. The assertion of the absolute proprietorship. Both the whole world and every man belong to God. They are His

(1)  by creation;

(2)  by providence;

(3)  by grace.

II. A vindication of final decisions based on this absolute right.

III. A censure pronounced on all criticisms adverse to these decisions.

(J. C. Gray.)

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KJV: For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

WEB: "For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who was the master of a household, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.