Matthew 20:9 net — When those hired about five o’clock came, each received a full day’s pay.

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"When those hired about five o’clock came, each received a full day’s pay."

— Matthew 20:9, NET Bible

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Matthew 20 — Context

6

And about five o’clock that afternoon he went out and found others standing around, and said to them,‘Why are you standing here all day without work?’

7

They said to him,‘Because no one hired us.’ He said to them,‘You go and work in the vineyard too.’

8

When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his manager,‘Call the workers and give the pay starting with the last hired until the first.’

9

When those hired about five o’clock came, each received a full day’s pay.

10

And when those hired first came, they thought they would receive more. But each one also received the standard wage.

11

When they received it, they began to complain against the landowner,

12

saying,‘These last fellows worked one hour, and you have made them equal to us who bore the hardship and burning heat of the day.’

Matthew 20:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 20:9 say?
Matthew 20:9 in the NET Bible reads: “When those hired about five o’clock came, each received a full day’s pay.”
Where is Matthew 20:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 20:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verse 9.
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 20:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 20:9 in?
Matthew 20:9 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 20:9?
Matthew 20:9 reads (NET): “When those hired about five o’clock came, each received a full day’s pay.” 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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