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 (KJV)

Other Translations for Matthew 20:10

But when the first came, they supposed that they should haue receiued more, and they likewise receiued euery man a penie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"When those {hired} first came, they thought that they would receive more; but each of them also received a denarius.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And when the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise received every man a shilling.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then those who came first had the idea that they would get more; and they, like the rest, were given a penny.
- Basic English Bible

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

And when the first came, they supposed that they would receive more, and they received also themselves each a denarius.
- Darby Bible

But when the first also came, they thought that they should receive more: and they also received every man a penny.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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

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

Bible Commentary for Matthew 20:10

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 20:10


20:10 The first supposed they should have received more - Probably the first here may mean the Jews, who supposed they should always be preferred before the Gentiles.


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