For the Master is gracious and receives the last even as the first; He gives rest to him that comes at the eleventh hour, just as to him who has labored from the first. He has mercy upon the last and cares for the first; to the one He gives, and to the other He is gracious. He both honors the work and praises the intention.


Paschal Homily Both English Wikipedia and English Wikisource contain the whole text of this homily. In Byzantine Rite churches, the whole homily is read out annually as part of Paschal Matins service.

John Chrysostom Quotes

For the Master is gracious and receives the last even as the first; He gives rest to him that comes at the eleventh hour, just as to him who has...

For the Master is gracious and receives the last even as the first; He gives rest to him that comes at the eleventh hour, just as to him who has...

For the Master is gracious and receives the last even as the first; He gives rest to him that comes at the eleventh hour, just as to him who has...

For the Master is gracious and receives the last even as the first; He gives rest to him that comes at the eleventh hour, just as to him who has...