Matthew 20:10
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
American King James Version (AKJV)
But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And when the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise received every man a shilling.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Then those who came first had the idea that they would get more; and they, like the rest, were given a penny.
Webster's Revision
But when the first came, they supposed that they should receive more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
World English Bible
When the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise each received a denarius.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And when the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
Barnes's Matthew 20:10 Bible Commentary
They supposed that they should have received more - They had worked longer - they had been in the heat; they supposed that it was his intention to pay them, not according to contract, but according to the time of the labor.
Wesley's Matthew 20:10 Bible Commentary
20:10 The first supposed they should have received more - Probably the first here may mean the Jews, who supposed they should always be preferred before the Gentiles.