Matthew 20:10

But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 20:10

BSB

So when the original workers came, they assumed they would receive more. But each of them also received a denarius.

AKJV

But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

CPDV

Then when the first ones also came forward, they considered that they would receive more. But they, too, received one denarius.

ERV

And when the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

NHEB

When the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise each received a denarius.

SMT

And the first, having come, thought that they will receive more; and they also received thereupon a drachma.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 20:10

ButG1161ConjunctionwhenthefirstG4413Adjective cameG2064VerbtheysupposedG3543Verb thatG3754ConjunctiontheyshouldhavereceivedG2983Verb moreG4119Adjective andG2532ConjunctiontheylikewiseG2532Conjunction receivedG2983VerbeverymanG303Preposition aG846 pennyG1220Noun Neuter

Commentary for Matthew 20:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 20:10

Summary

Early workers expect more but receive equal payment

Place

Vineyard

Event

Early workers receive equal wage

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD