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At noon and again at three o’clock he did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So they went. Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they went. And having gone out again about <i>the</i> sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He went out about the sixth hour (noon) and the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.), and did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />About noon and about three, he went out again and did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />About noon and at three, he went out again and did the same thing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"He went out again about noon and 3 p.m. and did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So they went. Then at twelve o'clock and again at three o'clock he did the same thing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So off they went. He went out again about noon and about three o'clock and did the same thing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they went. When he went out again about noon and three o'clock that afternoon, he did the same thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Again he went out about noon and at three in the afternoon, and did likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"So they went. Again about twelve, and about three o'clock, he went out and did the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they went away. Again, having gone forth about the sixth and the ninth hour, he did in like manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they went. And having gone out again about <i>the</i> sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they went away. 'Again, having gone forth about the sixth and the ninth hour, he did in like manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Again, having gone out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did in like manner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />So they went forth. But again, he went out about the sixth, and about the ninth hour, and he acted similarly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So they went off. [And] he went out again around noon, and around three o’clock, and did likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he went out again at the sixth and at the ninth hour, and did the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But those departed and he went out again at the sixth and at the ninth hours and did likewise.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And they went. Again he went out about the sixth, and about the ninth hour, and did in like manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Again having gone out about the sixth and ninth hours, he did likewise.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Again going out, about the sixth and ninth hour, he did after the same manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />about the sixth and ninth hour he went out again, and gave the like directions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"So they went. Again about twelve, and about three o'clock, he went out and did the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>"Again, going forth about the sixth and the ninth hour, he did likewise.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And going out again about the sixth and ninth hour he did in like manner.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/20-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5666" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/20.htm">The Parable of the Workers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>‘You also go into my vineyard,’ he said, ‘and I will pay you whatever is right.’ <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">they went.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">He went out</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: Palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">again</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/1623.htm" title="1623: hektēn (Adj-AFS) -- Sixth. Ordinal from hex; sixth.">the sixth hour</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1766.htm" title="1766: enatēn (Adj-AFS) -- Ninth. Ordinal from ennea; ninth.">the ninth</a> <a href="/greek/5610.htm" title="5610: hōran (N-AFS) -- Apparently a primary word; an hour.">hour</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">and did</a> <a href="/greek/5615.htm" title="5615: hōsautōs (Adv) -- In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.">the same thing.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">6</span>About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ he asked.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Matthew 20:1-4</a></span><br />“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. / He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. / About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-6.htm">Matthew 20:6-7</a></span><br />About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ he asked. / ‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. So he told them, ‘You also go into my vineyard.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-30.htm">Matthew 19:30</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">Matthew 21:28-31</a></span><br />But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ / ‘I will not,’ he replied. But later he changed his mind and went. / Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. ‘I will, sir,’ he said. But he did not go. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-25.htm">Luke 15:25-32</a></span><br />Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing. / So he called one of the servants and asked what was going on. / ‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-7.htm">Luke 17:7-10</a></span><br />Which of you whose servant comes in from plowing or shepherding in the field will say to him, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’? / Instead, won’t he tell him, ‘Prepare my meal and dress yourself to serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you may eat and drink’? / Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-35.htm">John 4:35-38</a></span><br />Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest. / Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together. / For in this case the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-6.htm">1 Corinthians 3:6-9</a></span><br />I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. / He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a></span><br />Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-5.htm">Romans 11:5-6</a></span><br />In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. / And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/11-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:6</a></span><br />Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or if both will equally prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-8</a></span><br />Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4-5</a></span><br />Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. / He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30-34</a></span><br />I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. / Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. / I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.</p><p class="hdg">sixth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/27-45.htm">Matthew 27:45</a></b></br> Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/15-33.htm">Mark 15:33,34</a></b></br> And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/23-44.htm">Luke 23:44-46</a></b></br> And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour… </p><p class="hdg">and did.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1-4</a></b></br> Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/24-2.htm">Joshua 24:2,3</a></b></br> And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, <i>even</i> Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/33-12.htm">2 Chronicles 33:12-19</a></b></br> And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/20-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/20-3.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/matthew/18-35.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/matthew/12-31.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-1.htm">Ninth</a> <a href="/matthew/20-3.htm">O'clock</a> <a href="/haggai/1-15.htm">Sixth</a> <a href="/matthew/18-20.htm">Three</a> <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/20-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/20-6.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/matthew/20-10.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/matthew/21-30.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/matthew/27-45.htm">Ninth</a> <a href="/matthew/20-6.htm">O'clock</a> <a href="/matthew/27-45.htm">Sixth</a> <a href="/matthew/26-34.htm">Three</a> <a href="/matthew/20-17.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Jesus, by the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, shows that God is debtor unto no man;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-17.htm">foretells his passion;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">by answering the mother of Zebedee's children, teaches his disciples to be humble;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-29.htm">and gives two blind men their sight.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the parable, it reflects the willingness of individuals to respond to God's call, similar to the disciples' immediate response to Jesus' invitation to follow Him (<a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19-20</a>). The act of going signifies faith and trust in the landowner's promise, paralleling the Christian's journey of faith.<p><b>He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour</b><br>The sixth hour corresponds to noon, and the ninth hour to 3 PM, according to Jewish timekeeping. This detail highlights the landowner's persistent search for workers throughout the day, symbolizing God's continual invitation to people at various stages of life. The repeated action emphasizes God's grace and the inclusivity of His kingdom, as seen in the parable of the Prodigal Son (<a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a>), where the father eagerly welcomes back his son at any time.<p><b>and did the same thing.</b><br>The landowner's consistent approach in hiring workers at different times of the day illustrates the unchanging nature of God's grace and His desire for all to come to Him, regardless of when they respond. This mirrors the message in <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a>, where God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish. The repetition of the landowner's actions underscores the theme of divine generosity and the equal opportunity for salvation, akin to the vineyard workers receiving the same wage regardless of their start time, symbolizing the equal reward of eternal life for all believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/landowner.htm">Landowner</a></b><br>Represents God, who is sovereign and just, calling workers into His vineyard at different times.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/workers.htm">Workers</a></b><br>Symbolize believers or those called to serve in God's kingdom, regardless of when they are called.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/v/vineyard.htm">Vineyard</a></b><br>Represents the Kingdom of Heaven, where God's work is to be done.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sixth_hour.htm">Sixth Hour</a></b><br>Refers to noon, a time when the sun is at its peak, symbolizing the urgency and ongoing nature of God's call.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/ninth_hour.htm">Ninth Hour</a></b><br>Refers to 3 PM, indicating that God's call extends throughout the day, symbolizing His grace and patience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_grace.htm">God's Sovereignty and Grace</a></b><br>God calls individuals at different times and stages in life, demonstrating His sovereignty and grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_the_call.htm">The Urgency of the Call</a></b><br>The repeated invitations at different hours highlight the urgency of responding to God's call to work in His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/equality_in_the_kingdom.htm">Equality in the Kingdom</a></b><br>Regardless of when one is called, all are equally valued in God's kingdom, reflecting His justice and generosity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to be faithful in their service, trusting that God will reward them according to His perfect will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/patience_and_perseverance.htm">Patience and Perseverance</a></b><br>Just as the landowner persistently sought workers, believers should persevere in their faith and service, trusting in God's timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_day_14_teach_in_journey.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_the_leaves_symbolize_for_healing.htm">What events occurred on Day 6 of the journey?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_herod_want_john_the_baptist_dead.htm">Did Herod want to kill John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:5) No. It was Herodias, the wife of Herod who wanted to kill him. But Herod knew that he was a righteous man and kept him safe (Mark 6:20)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Sixth and ninth hour.</span> At midday and 3 p.m., which would give respectively about half a day's and a quarter of a day's work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/20-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they went.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπῆλθον</span> <span class="translit">(apēlthon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He went out</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξελθὼν</span> <span class="translit">(exelthōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">again</span><br /><span class="grk">Πάλιν</span> <span class="translit">(Palin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] sixth [hour]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἕκτην</span> <span class="translit">(hektēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1623.htm">Strong's 1623: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sixth. Ordinal from hex; sixth.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] ninth</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνάτην</span> <span class="translit">(enatēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1766.htm">Strong's 1766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ninth. Ordinal from ennea; ninth.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hour</span><br /><span class="grk">ὥραν</span> <span class="translit">(hōran)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5610.htm">Strong's 5610: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] did</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐποίησεν</span> <span class="translit">(epoiēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the same thing.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡσαύτως</span> <span class="translit">(hōsautōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5615.htm">Strong's 5615: </a> </span><span class="str2">In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/20-5.htm">Matthew 20:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/20-5.htm">Matthew 20:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/20-5.htm">Matthew 20:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/20-5.htm">Matthew 20:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/20-5.htm">Matthew 20:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/20-5.htm">Matthew 20:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/20-5.htm">Matthew 20:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/20-5.htm">Matthew 20:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/20-5.htm">Matthew 20:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/20-5.htm">Matthew 20:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/20-5.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 20:5 Again he went out about the sixth (Matt. 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