Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

Matthew 20:10

οἷ πρῶτοι : the intermediates passed over, as non-essential to the didactic purpose, we arrive at the first, the men hired on a regular bargain in the morning. ἐνόμισαν : they had noticed the paying of the last first, and had curiously watched to see or hear what they got, and they come with great expectations: twelve hours' work, therefore twelve times the sum given to the one-hour men. καὶ αὐτοί : surprising! only a penny! What a strange, eccentric master! He had seen expectation in their faces, and anticipated with amusement their chagrin. The money was paid by the overseer, but he was standing by enjoying the scene.

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Matthew 20:10

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