Matthew 20:15

Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 20:15

BSB
Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?'
AKJV
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? Is your eye evil, because I am good?
CPDV
And is it not lawful for me to do what I will? Or is your eye wicked because I am good?'
ERV
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? or is thine eye evil, because I am good?
NHEB
Is it not lawful for me to do what I want to with what I own? Or is your eye evil, because I am good?'
SMT
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my things? Or is thine eye evil because I am good.

Commentary for Matthew 20:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 20:15
Summary
Owner questions workers' motives and claims charitable right
Place
Vineyard
Event
Owner questions worker motives
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching