Matthew 20:9

And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 20:9

BSB
The workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius.
AKJV
And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
CPDV
And so, when those who had arrived about the eleventh hour came forward, each received a single denarius.
ERV
And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
NHEB
"When those who were hired at about five in the afternoon came, they each received a denarius.
SMT
And they of the eleventh hour having come, thereupon received a drachma.

Commentary for Matthew 20:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 20:9
Summary
Late-hired workers receive full daily wage
Place
Vineyard
Event
Late workers paid full wage
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative