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Matthew 20:5
Again he went out about noon and at three o'clock and did the same thing.
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Christian Standard Bible®
About noon and about three,
About noon and about three,
King James Version (1611)
Againe he went out about the sixth and ninth houre, and did likewise.
Againe he went out about the sixth and ninth houre, and did likewise.
King James Version
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
English Standard Version
So they went. Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.
So they went. Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.
New American Standard Bible
"Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
"Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
New Century Version
So they went to work in the vineyard. The man went out again about twelve o'clock and three o'clock and did the same thing.
So they went to work in the vineyard. The man went out again about twelve o'clock and three o'clock and did the same thing.
Amplified Bible
"He went out about the sixth hour (noon) and the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.), and did the same thing.
"He went out about the sixth hour (noon) and the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.), and did the same thing.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Againe he went out about the sixt & ninth houre, and did likewise.
Againe he went out about the sixt & ninth houre, and did likewise.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
"Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
Legacy Standard Bible
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
Berean Standard Bible
So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.
So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.
Contemporary English Version
So they went. At noon and again about three in the afternoon he returned to the market. And each time he made the same agreement with others who were loafing around with nothing to do.
So they went. At noon and again about three in the afternoon he returned to the market. And each time he made the same agreement with others who were loafing around with nothing to do.
Complete Jewish Bible
At noon, and again around three in the afternoon, he did the same thing.
At noon, and again around three in the afternoon, he did the same thing.
Darby Translation
Again, having gone out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
Again, having gone out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
Easy-to-Read Version
So they went to work in the vineyard. "The man went out again about twelve o'clock and again at three o'clock. Both times he hired some others to work in his vineyard.
So they went to work in the vineyard. "The man went out again about twelve o'clock and again at three o'clock. Both times he hired some others to work in his vineyard.
George Lamsa Translation
And he went out again at the sixth and at the ninth hour, and did the same.
And he went out again at the sixth and at the ninth hour, and did the same.
Good News Translation
So they went. Then at twelve o'clock and again at three o'clock he did the same thing.
So they went. Then at twelve o'clock and again at three o'clock he did the same thing.
Lexham English Bible
So they went. Going out again about the sixth and ninth hour he did the same thing.
So they went. Going out again about the sixth and ninth hour he did the same thing.
Literal Translation
Again, going out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did the same.
Again, going out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did the same.
American Standard Version
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Bible in Basic English
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same.
Hebrew Names Version
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
International Standard Version
So off they went. He went out again about noonthe sixth hour">[fn] and about three o'clockthe ninth hour">[fn] and did the same thing.
So off they went. He went out again about noonthe sixth hour">[fn] and about three o'clockthe ninth hour">[fn] and did the same thing.
Etheridge Translation
And he went forth again in six and nine hours, and did the same.
And he went forth again in six and nine hours, and did the same.
Murdock Translation
and they went. And again he went out at the sixth and ninth hours, and did the same.
and they went. And again he went out at the sixth and ninth hours, and did the same.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Agayne, he went out about the sixth and nynth houre, and dyd lykewyse.
Agayne, he went out about the sixth and nynth houre, and dyd lykewyse.
English Revised Version
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
World English Bible
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Again going out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
Again going out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
Weymouth's New Testament
"So they went. Again about twelve, and about three o'clock, he went out and did the same.
"So they went. Again about twelve, and about three o'clock, he went out and did the same.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And thei wenten forth. Eftsoones he wente out aboute the sixte our, and the nynthe, and dide in lijk maner.
And thei wenten forth. Eftsoones he wente out aboute the sixte our, and the nynthe, and dide in lijk maner.
Update Bible Version
And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Webster's Bible Translation
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
New English Translation
So they went. When he went out again about noon and three o'clock that afternoon, he did the same thing.
So they went. When he went out again about noon and three o'clock that afternoon, he did the same thing.
New King James Version
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
New Living Translation
So they went to work in the vineyard. At noon and again at three o'clock he did the same thing.
So they went to work in the vineyard. At noon and again at three o'clock he did the same thing.
New Revised Standard
When he went out again about noon and about three o'clock, he did the same.
When he went out again about noon and about three o'clock, he did the same.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
and, they, departed. And, again, going forth about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
and, they, departed. And, again, going forth about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did in like manner.
And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did in like manner.
Revised Standard Version
Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.
Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Agayne he wet out about the sixte and nynthe houre and dyd lyke wyse.
Agayne he wet out about the sixte and nynthe houre and dyd lyke wyse.
Young's Literal Translation
and they went away. `Again, having gone forth about the sixth and the ninth hour, he did in like manner.
and they went away. `Again, having gone forth about the sixth and the ninth hour, he did in like manner.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Agayne, he wete out aboute the sixte and nyenth houre, and dyd likewyse,
Agayne, he wete out aboute the sixte and nyenth houre, and dyd likewyse,
Mace New Testament (1729)
about the sixth and ninth hour he went out again, and gave the like directions.
about the sixth and ninth hour he went out again, and gave the like directions.
Simplified Cowboy Version
They saddled up and went. He rode out again at noon and then about three o'clock to look for more cowboys.
They saddled up and went. He rode out again at noon and then about three o'clock to look for more cowboys.
Contextual Overview
1 "For the holy nation of heaven is like the owner of a grape-field. He went out early in the morning to hire workmen to work in his grape-field. 2 He promised to give them a day's pay and then sent them to his grape-field. 3 Later in the morning he went to the center of the town where people gather. He saw men standing there doing nothing. 4 He said to them, ‘You go to my grape-field and work also. Whatever is right, I will pay you.' And they went. 5 Again he went out about noon and at three o'clock and did the same thing. 6 About five o'clock he went out and still found others doing nothing. He asked them, ‘Why do you stand here all day and do nothing?' 7 They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.' He said, ‘Go to my grape-field and work. Whatever is right, I will pay you.' 8 "When evening came, the owner of the grape-field said to the boss of the workmen, ‘Call the workmen. Give them their pay. Start with the last ones hired and go on to the first ones hired.' 9 The workmen who had been hired at five o'clock came up. Each one of them got a day's pay for his work. 10 When the workmen who had been hired the first thing in the morning came, they thought they would get more. But each one got a day's pay.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
sixth: Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, Mark 15:34, Luke 23:44-46, John 1:39, John 4:6, John 11:9, Acts 3:1, Acts 10:3, Acts 10:9
and did: Genesis 12:1-4, Joshua 24:2, Joshua 24:3, 2 Chronicles 33:12-19, Hebrews 11:24-26
Reciprocal: Matthew 21:28 - sons
Cross-References
Joshua 22:22
"The Powerful One, the Lord, the Powerful One, God, the Lord! He knows! And may Israel itself know! If it was going against the Lord and not being faithful to Him, do not save us this day!
"The Powerful One, the Lord, the Powerful One, God, the Lord! He knows! And may Israel itself know! If it was going against the Lord and not being faithful to Him, do not save us this day!
1 Kings 9:4
As for you, walk before Me as your father David walked, with a true heart doing what is right. Do all that I have told you. Obey My Laws. If you do,
As for you, walk before Me as your father David walked, with a true heart doing what is right. Do all that I have told you. Obey My Laws. If you do,
2 Kings 20:3
"I beg You, O Lord, remember how I have walked before You in truth and with a whole heart. I have done what is good in Your eyes." And Hezekiah cried much.
"I beg You, O Lord, remember how I have walked before You in truth and with a whole heart. I have done what is good in Your eyes." And Hezekiah cried much.
1 Chronicles 29:17
O my God, I know that You test the heart and are pleased with what is right. I have given these things because I have wanted to with a clean heart. And now I have seen with joy how Your people who are here give gifts to You because they want to.
O my God, I know that You test the heart and are pleased with what is right. I have given these things because I have wanted to with a clean heart. And now I have seen with joy how Your people who are here give gifts to You because they want to.
Job 33:9
You said, ‘I am pure and without sin. I am not guilty, and there is no sin in me.
You said, ‘I am pure and without sin. I am not guilty, and there is no sin in me.
Psalms 7:8
May the Lord judge which people are guilty or not. O Lord, judge in my favor if I am right with You, and if I am without blame.
May the Lord judge which people are guilty or not. O Lord, judge in my favor if I am right with You, and if I am without blame.
Psalms 24:4
He who has clean hands and a pure heart. He who has not lifted up his soul to what is not true, and has not made false promises.
He who has clean hands and a pure heart. He who has not lifted up his soul to what is not true, and has not made false promises.
Psalms 25:21
Let what is good and what is right keep me safe, because I wait for You.
Let what is good and what is right keep me safe, because I wait for You.
Psalms 26:6
I will wash my hands of any guilt. And I will go around Your altar, O Lord.
I will wash my hands of any guilt. And I will go around Your altar, O Lord.
Psalms 73:13
For no good reason I have kept my heart pure and have not sinned.
For no good reason I have kept my heart pure and have not sinned.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour,.... About twelve o'clock, or at noon, and three o'clock in the afternoon. These three last mentioned seasons of the day, were the hours of prayer; see Acts 2:15 and did likewise: seeing others in the same place, and posture, he called them, and sent them into his vineyard, to labour there, giving them the same promise he did to others.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The sixth and ninth hour - That is, about twelve o’clock and three o’clock.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 20:5. The sixth hour — Twelve o'clock. Ninth hour - three o'clock in the afternoon.
