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Geneva Bible
Matthew 20:5
Againe he went out about the sixt & ninth houre, and did likewise.
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Christian Standard Bible®
About noon and about three,
About noon and about three,
King James Version (1611)
Againe he went out about the sixth and ninth houre, and did likewise.
Againe he went out about the sixth and ninth houre, and did likewise.
King James Version
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
English Standard Version
So they went. Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.
So they went. Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.
New American Standard Bible
"Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
"Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
New Century Version
So they went to work in the vineyard. The man went out again about twelve o'clock and three o'clock and did the same thing.
So they went to work in the vineyard. The man went out again about twelve o'clock and three o'clock and did the same thing.
Amplified Bible
"He went out about the sixth hour (noon) and the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.), and did the same thing.
"He went out about the sixth hour (noon) and the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.), and did the same thing.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
"Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
Legacy Standard Bible
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same thing.
Berean Standard Bible
So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.
So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.
Contemporary English Version
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.
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.
Complete Jewish Bible
At noon, and again around three in the afternoon, he did the same thing.
At noon, and again around three in the afternoon, he did the same thing.
Darby Translation
Again, having gone out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
Again, having gone out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
Easy-to-Read Version
So they went to work in the vineyard. "The man went out again about twelve o'clock and again at three o'clock. Both times he hired some others to work in his vineyard.
So they went to work in the vineyard. "The man went out again about twelve o'clock and again at three o'clock. Both times he hired some others to work in his vineyard.
George Lamsa Translation
And he went out again at the sixth and at the ninth hour, and did the same.
And he went out again at the sixth and at the ninth hour, and did the same.
Good News Translation
So they went. Then at twelve o'clock and again at three o'clock he did the same thing.
So they went. Then at twelve o'clock and again at three o'clock he did the same thing.
Lexham English Bible
So they went. Going out again about the sixth and ninth hour he did the same thing.
So they went. Going out again about the sixth and ninth hour he did the same thing.
Literal Translation
Again, going out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did the same.
Again, going out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did the same.
American Standard Version
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Bible in Basic English
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did the same.
Hebrew Names Version
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
International Standard Version
So off they went. He went out again about noonthe sixth hour">[fn] and about three o'clockthe ninth hour">[fn] and did the same thing.
So off they went. He went out again about noonthe sixth hour">[fn] and about three o'clockthe ninth hour">[fn] and did the same thing.
Etheridge Translation
And he went forth again in six and nine hours, and did the same.
And he went forth again in six and nine hours, and did the same.
Murdock Translation
and they went. And again he went out at the sixth and ninth hours, and did the same.
and they went. And again he went out at the sixth and ninth hours, and did the same.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Agayne, he went out about the sixth and nynth houre, and dyd lykewyse.
Agayne, he went out about the sixth and nynth houre, and dyd lykewyse.
English Revised Version
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
World English Bible
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Again going out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
Again going out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
Weymouth's New Testament
"So they went. Again about twelve, and about three o'clock, he went out and did the same.
"So they went. Again about twelve, and about three o'clock, he went out and did the same.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And thei wenten forth. Eftsoones he wente out aboute the sixte our, and the nynthe, and dide in lijk maner.
And thei wenten forth. Eftsoones he wente out aboute the sixte our, and the nynthe, and dide in lijk maner.
Update Bible Version
And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Webster's Bible Translation
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
New English Translation
So they went. When he went out again about noon and three o'clock that afternoon, he did the same thing.
So they went. When he went out again about noon and three o'clock that afternoon, he did the same thing.
New King James Version
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
New Living Translation
So they went to work in the vineyard. At noon and again at three o'clock he did the same thing.
So they went to work in the vineyard. At noon and again at three o'clock he did the same thing.
New Life Bible
Again he went out about noon and at three o'clock and did the same thing.
Again he went out about noon and at three o'clock and did the same thing.
New Revised Standard
When he went out again about noon and about three o'clock, he did the same.
When he went out again about noon and about three o'clock, he did the same.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
and, they, departed. And, again, going forth about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
and, they, departed. And, again, going forth about the sixth and ninth hour, he did likewise.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did in like manner.
And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did in like manner.
Revised Standard Version
Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.
Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Agayne he wet out about the sixte and nynthe houre and dyd lyke wyse.
Agayne he wet out about the sixte and nynthe houre and dyd lyke wyse.
Young's Literal Translation
and they went away. `Again, having gone forth about the sixth and the ninth hour, he did in like manner.
and they went away. `Again, having gone forth about the sixth and the ninth hour, he did in like manner.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Agayne, he wete out aboute the sixte and nyenth houre, and dyd likewyse,
Agayne, he wete out aboute the sixte and nyenth houre, and dyd likewyse,
Mace New Testament (1729)
about the sixth and ninth hour he went out again, and gave the like directions.
about the sixth and ninth hour he went out again, and gave the like directions.
Simplified Cowboy Version
They saddled up and went. He rode out again at noon and then about three o'clock to look for more cowboys.
They saddled up and went. He rode out again at noon and then about three o'clock to look for more cowboys.
Contextual Overview
1 For the kingdome of heauen is like vnto a certaine, housholder, which went out at the dawning of the day to hire labourers into his vineyarde. 2 And he agreed with the labourers for a peny a day, and sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about the third houre, & sawe other standing idle in the market place, 4 And sayd vnto them, Goe ye also into my vineyard, and whatsoeuer is right, I will giue you: and they went their way. 5 Againe he went out about the sixt & ninth houre, and did likewise. 6 And he went about the eleuenth houre, and found other standing idle, & sayd vnto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? 7 They sayd vnto him, Because no man hath hired vs. He sayd to them, Goe ye also into my vineyard, and whatsoeuer is right, that shall ye receiue. 8 And when euen was come, the master of the vineyard sayd vnto his steward, Call the labourers, and giue them their hire, beginning at the last, till thou come to the first. 9 And they which were hired about ye eleuenth houre, came and receiued euery man a penie. 10 Nowe when the first came, they supposed that they should receiue more, but they likewise receiued euery man a penie.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
sixth: Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, Mark 15:34, Luke 23:44-46, John 1:39, John 4:6, John 11:9, Acts 3:1, Acts 10:3, Acts 10:9
and did: Genesis 12:1-4, Joshua 24:2, Joshua 24:3, 2 Chronicles 33:12-19, Hebrews 11:24-26
Reciprocal: Matthew 21:28 - sons
Cross-References
Joshua 22:22
The Lorde God of gods, the Lorde God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel himselfe shal know: if by rebellion, or by transgression against ye Lord we haue done it, saue thou vs not this day.
The Lorde God of gods, the Lorde God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel himselfe shal know: if by rebellion, or by transgression against ye Lord we haue done it, saue thou vs not this day.
1 Kings 9:4
And if thou wilt walke before mee (as Dauid thy father walked in purenesse of heart and in righteousnesse) to doe according to al that I haue commanded thee, and keepe my statutes, and my iudgements,
And if thou wilt walke before mee (as Dauid thy father walked in purenesse of heart and in righteousnesse) to doe according to al that I haue commanded thee, and keepe my statutes, and my iudgements,
2 Kings 20:3
I beseech thee, O Lorde, remember nowe, howe I haue walked before thee in trueth and with a perfite heart, and haue done that which is good in thy sight: and Hezekiah wept sore.
I beseech thee, O Lorde, remember nowe, howe I haue walked before thee in trueth and with a perfite heart, and haue done that which is good in thy sight: and Hezekiah wept sore.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I knowe also, my God, that thou tryest the heart, and hast pleasure in righteousnesse: I haue offred willingly in the vprightnesse of mine heart all these things: now also haue I seene thy people which are found here, to offer vnto thee willingly with ioy.
I knowe also, my God, that thou tryest the heart, and hast pleasure in righteousnesse: I haue offred willingly in the vprightnesse of mine heart all these things: now also haue I seene thy people which are found here, to offer vnto thee willingly with ioy.
Job 33:9
I am cleane, without sinne: I am innocent, and there is none iniquitie in me.
I am cleane, without sinne: I am innocent, and there is none iniquitie in me.
Psalms 7:8
The Lorde shall iudge the people: Iudge thou me, O Lorde, according to my righteousnesse, and according to mine innocencie, that is in mee.
The Lorde shall iudge the people: Iudge thou me, O Lorde, according to my righteousnesse, and according to mine innocencie, that is in mee.
Psalms 24:4
Euen he that hath innocent handes, and a pure heart: which hath not lift vp his minde vnto vanitie, nor sworne deceitfully.
Euen he that hath innocent handes, and a pure heart: which hath not lift vp his minde vnto vanitie, nor sworne deceitfully.
Psalms 25:21
Let mine vprightnes and equitie preserue me: for mine hope is in thee.
Let mine vprightnes and equitie preserue me: for mine hope is in thee.
Psalms 26:6
I will wash mine handes in innocencie, O Lord, and compasse thine altar,
I will wash mine handes in innocencie, O Lord, and compasse thine altar,
Psalms 73:13
Certainely I haue clensed mine heart in vaine, and washed mine hands in innocencie.
Certainely I haue clensed mine heart in vaine, and washed mine hands in innocencie.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour,.... About twelve o'clock, or at noon, and three o'clock in the afternoon. These three last mentioned seasons of the day, were the hours of prayer; see Acts 2:15 and did likewise: seeing others in the same place, and posture, he called them, and sent them into his vineyard, to labour there, giving them the same promise he did to others.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The sixth and ninth hour - That is, about twelve o’clock and three o’clock.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 20:5. The sixth hour — Twelve o'clock. Ninth hour - three o'clock in the afternoon.
