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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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Simplified Cowboy Version
Matthew 20:5
They saddled up and went. He rode out again at noon and then about three o'clock to look for more cowboys.
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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.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Againe he went out about the sixt & ninth houre, and did likewise.
Againe he went out about the sixt & ninth houre, and did likewise.
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.
Contextual Overview
1 "The Boss's ranch in heaven is like a ranch owner who went to the feed store early in the morning to hire some day workers to help with brandin' that day.
2He agreed to pay them one hundred dollars for their work that day.
3"About nine in the morning he went out and saw some other cowboys hanging around the livery stables and not doin' anything.
4He told 'em, 'Y'all head out to my ranch and help with the brandin' and I'll pay you what is right for your time.'
5They saddled up and went. He rode out again at noon and then about three o'clock to look for more cowboys.
6"At about five he rode by the saloon and found some cowboys just sittin' there playin' cards and drinkin' whiskey. The rancher asked them, 'Why have y'all just been sittin' around here not doin' anything all day long?'
7"'Because no one gave us a job today,' they answered."He said to them, 'Y'all ride out to the ranch and help them with the brandin'.'
8"When the sun went down that night, the ranch owner called his cattle foreman over to him and said, 'Call these cowboys over and I will pay them. Start with the last ones to ride up and end with the cowboys who have worked all day long in the sun and dirt.'
9"The cowboys who had been playin' cards at the saloon and drinkin' whiskey all day walked over and the rancher paid them one hundred dollars.
10When the cowboys who had been there since the sun came up walked over to get their wages, they assumed they would get much more, but they too were given one hundred dollars.
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
2 Corinthians 1:12
If I can say I'm proud of something we've done, it's been that everything we've done has been with a pure and honest heart. We've put our faith in God's grace, not human understanding. You saw this first hand when we met y'all.
If I can say I'm proud of something we've done, it's been that everything we've done has been with a pure and honest heart. We've put our faith in God's grace, not human understanding. You saw this first hand when we met y'all.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
Y'all saw with your own eyes, and God was watching too, how we conducted ourselves in a manner worthy of the Lord every single day.
Y'all saw with your own eyes, and God was watching too, how we conducted ourselves in a manner worthy of the Lord every single day.
1 Timothy 1:13
Even though I once cursed Jesus's name, in word and deed,
Even though I once cursed Jesus's name, in word and deed,
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.
