Matthew 20:3

And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,

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Other Translations for Matthew 20:3

BSB
About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing.
AKJV
And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
CPDV
And going out about the third hour, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace.
ERV
And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing in the marketplace idle;
NHEB
He went out about nine in the morning, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace.
SMT
And having gone out about the third hour, he saw others standing idle in the market-place,

Commentary for Matthew 20:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 20:3
Summary
Owner returns later finding additional unemployed workers
Place
Vineyard
Event
Additional workers found idle
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative