Matthew 20:14 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)14 Take what belongs to you and go on your way. I want to give this last person [hired] the same wages I gave you. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176914 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition14 Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this man hired last the same as I give to you. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)14 Take up that which is thine, and go thy way; it is my will to give unto this last, even as unto thee. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible14 Take what belongs to you and go. I want to give to this one who was hired last the same as I give to you. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version14 Take what is yours and go. But it is my will to give to this last, just as to you. Ver Capítulo |
Now we [all] know that everything the law says applies to those who are under [obligation to obey] that law, [Note: Here “the law” appears to refer to the Old Testament Scriptures generally, since Psalms and Isaiah are quoted. See verses 10-18]. This is so that the mouth of every objector may be stopped [i.e., from making excuses for his sin], and thereby bring the entire world under God’s judgment [i.e., both Jews and Gentiles].
“In addition, when you fast [i.e., go without food and/or drink for religious reasons], do not be like the hypocrites with long faces; for they go around with gloomy expressions on their faces in order to advertise that they are fasting. It is true when I say to you; these people have [already] received their reward.