Matthew 20:7

They say vnto him, Because no man hath hired vs. He saith vnto them, Go ye also into the vineyard: and whatsoeuer is right, that shall ye receiue.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"They *said to him, 'Because no one hired us.' He *said to them, 'You go into the vineyard too.'
- New American Standard Version (1995)

They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard.
- American Standard Version (1901)

They say to him, Because no man has given us work. He says to them, Go in with the rest, into the vine-garden.
- Basic English Bible

They say to him, Because no man has hired us. He says to them, Go also ye into the vineyard [and whatsoever may be just ye shall receive].
- Darby Bible

They say to him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith to them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatever is right, that shall ye receive.
- Webster's Bible

`Because no one has hired us,' they replied. `You also, go into the vineyard,' he said.
- Weymouth Bible

They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard, and you will receive whatever is right.'
- World English Bible

Thei seien to him, For no man hath hirid vs. He seith to hem, Go ye also in to my vyneyerd.
- Wycliffe Bible

they say to him, Because no one did hire us; he saith to them, Go ye -- ye also -- to the vineyard, and whatever may be righteous ye shall receive.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 20:7

20:6 About the eleventh hour - That is, very late; long after the rest were called.

20:8 In the evening - Of life; or of the world.

20:9 Who were hired about the eleventh hour - Either the Gentiles, who were called long after the Jews into the vineyard of the Church of Christ; or those in every age who did not hear, or at least understand the Gospel call, till their day of life was drawing to a period. Some circumstances of the parable seem best to suit the former, some the latter of these senses.