Matthew 20:15 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?'

World English Bible

"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?'"

— Matthew 20:15, World English Bible

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Matthew 20 — Context

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saying, 'These last have spent one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat!'

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"But he answered one of them, 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Didn't you agree with me for a denarius?

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Take that which is yours, and go your way. It is my desire to give to this last just as much as to you.

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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?'

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So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen."

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As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, 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 World English Bible reads: “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?'”
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 (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?'” 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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