Matthew 20:15 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Can't I do what I want with my own money? Or do you resent my generosity towards others?'(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

Have I not the right to do as seems good to me in my house? or is your eye evil, because I am good?

DBY:

is it not lawful for me to do what I will in my own affairs? Is thine eye evil 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?

WEY:

Have I not a right to do what I choose with my own property? Or are you envious because I am generous?'

WBS:

Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? is thy eye evil because I am good?

WEB:

Isn't it lawful for me to do what I want to with what I own? Or is your eye evil, because I am good?'

YLT:

is it not lawful to me to do what I will in mine own? is thine eye evil because I am good?

Matthew 20:15 Cross References

XREF:

Deuteronomy 15:9 "Beware that there is no base thought in your heart, saying, 'The seventh year, the year of remission, is near,' and your eye is hostile toward your poor brother, and you give him nothing; then he may cry to the LORD against you, and it will be a sin in you.

Matthew 6:23 "But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!

Mark 7:22 deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

20:15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye {c} evil, because I am good?
(c) Naught, that is to say, do you envy at my goodness towards them? For by an evil eye the Hebrews mean envy, because such dispositions appear chiefly in the eyes, as above in Mt 6:23. It is set in opposition to the word single, and it is taken there for corrupt: for whereas he said before in verse 22, If thine eye be single, he adds in verse 23, but if thine eye by wicked, or corrupt, the word being the same in that place as it is here. Mt 6:22,23

PNT:

20:15 Is thine eye evil? Envious.

WES:

20:15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? - Yea, doubtless, to give either to Jew or Gentile a reward infinitely greater than he deserves. But can it be inferred from hence, that it is lawful, or possible, for the merciful Father of spirits to Consign an unborn soul to hell? Or damn him from his mother's womb? Is thine eye evil because I am good - Art thou envious, because I am gracious? Here is an evident reference to that malignant aspect, which is generally the attendant of a selfish and envious temper.

MHC:

20:1-16 The direct object of this parable seems to be, to show that though the Jews were first called into the vineyard, at length the gospel should be preached to the Gentiles, and they should be admitted to equal privileges and advantages with the Jews. The parable may also be applied more generally, and shows, 1. That God is debtor to no man. 2. That many who begin last, and promise little in religion, sometimes, by the blessing of God, arrive at a great deal of knowledge, grace, and usefulness. 3. That the recompense of reward will be given to the saints, but not according to the time of their conversion. It describes the state of the visible church, and explains the declaration that the last shall be first, and the first last, in its various references. Till we are hired into the service of God, we are standing all the day idle: a sinful state, though a state of drudgery to Satan, may be called a state of idleness. The market-place is the world, and from that we are called by the gospel. Come, come from this market-place. Work for God will not admit of trifling. A man may go idle to hell, but he that will go to heaven, must be diligent. The Roman penny was sevenpence halfpenny in our money, wages then enough for the day's support. This does not prove that the reward of our obedience to God is of works, or of debt; when we have done all, we are unprofitable servants; but it signifies that there is a reward set before us, yet let none, upon this presumption, put off repentance till they are old. Some were sent into the vineyard at the eleventh hour; but nobody had hired them before. The Gentiles came in at the eleventh hour; the gospel had not been before preached to them. Those that have had gospel offers made them at the third or sixth hour, and have refused them, will not have to say at the eleventh hour, as these had, No man has hired us. Therefore, not to discourage any, but to awaken all, be it remembered, that now is the accepted time. The riches of Divine grace are loudly murmured at, among proud Pharisees and nominal Christians. There is great proneness in us to think that we have too little, and others too much of the tokens of God's favour; and that we do too much, and others too little in the work of God. But if God gives grace to others, it is kindness to them, and no injustice to us. Carnal worldlings agree with God for their penny in this world; and choose their portion in this life. Obedient believers agree with God for their penny in the other world, and must remember they have so agreed. Didst not thou agree to take up with heaven as thy portion, thy all; wilt thou seek for happiness in the creature? God punishes none more than they deserve, and recompenses every service done for him; he therefore does no wrong to any, by showing extraordinary grace to some. See here the nature of envy. It is an evil eye, which is displeased at the good of others, and desires their hurt. It is a grief to ourselves, displeasing to God, and hurtful to our neighbours: it is a sin that has neither pleasure, profit, nor honour. Let us forego every proud claim, and seek for salvation as a free gift. Let us never envy or grudge, but rejoice and praise God for his mercy to others as well as to ourselves.

CONC:

Affairs Allowed Begrudge Belongs Choose Envious Evil Eye Generosity Generous Isn't Lawful Property Seems Wish

Affairs Allowed Belongs Choose Envious Evil Eye Generosity Generous Good House Lawful Money Property Right Seems Want Wish

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