Matthew 20:15 nasb — 'Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with what is my own? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?'

NASB

"'Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with what is my own? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?'"

— Matthew 20:15, NASB

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Matthew 20 — Context

12

saying, 'These last men have worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.'

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"But he answered and said to one of them, 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for a denarius?

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'Take what is yours and go, but I wish to give to this last man the same as to you.

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'Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with what is my own? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?'

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"So the last shall be first, and the first last."

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As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them,

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"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn Him to death,

Matthew 20:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 20:15 say?
Matthew 20:15 in the NASB reads: “'Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with what is my own? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?'”
Where is Matthew 20:15 in the Bible?
Matthew 20:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verse 15.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 20:15.
What translation should I read Matthew 20:15 in?
Matthew 20:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 20:15?
Matthew 20:15 reads (NASB): “'Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with what is my own? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?'” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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