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The Trap of Supposition
Commentators highlight that the first workers' discontent did not stem from injustice—they received the fair wage they agreed to. Their problem was their own supposition. After seeing the owner's generosity to others, they created a false hope for more than their agreement. This serves as a powerful warning against comparing our spiritual journey or blessings to others and allowing our assumptions, rather than God's promises, to dictate our contentment.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 20:10
18th Century
Theologian
They supposed that they should have received more. They had worked longer; they had been in the heat; they supposed that it was his intent…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 20:10
Every man a penny (ανα δηναριον κα αυτο). Literally, "themselves also a denarius apiece" (distributive use of ανα). Bruce asks if …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 20:10
19th Century
Preacher
But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
Why, ther…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:10
Laborers were customarily paid at the end of each day (cf. Leviticus 19:13). The foreman is told to pay each worker the standard day-lab…
John Gill
On Matthew 20:10
17th Century
Pastor
But when the first came
Who were early hired into the vineyard; and design either the first saints that were in the …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 20:1–16
17th Century
Minister
This parable's primary purpose seems to show that although the Jews were first called into the vineyard, the gospel would eventually be preached to…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 20:1–16
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord spoke about the attainment of the kingdom of heaven by the common way of salvation and by the way of perfection. Because certain pe…