Matthew 20:15
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 20 connects to 10 cross-references. The parable of the laborers in the vineyard: those hired last receive the same wage as those hired first. Jesus predicts his death and resurrection for the third time. James and John's mother requests places at Jesus' right and left; …
Other Translations
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? or is thine eye evil, because I am good?
is it not lawful to me to do what I will in mine own? is thine eye evil because I am good?
Have I not the right to do as seems good to me in my house? or is your eye evil, because I am good?
Cross References
And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son’s son, until the very time of his land …
I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and …
And of all my sons, (for the Lord hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to …
Howbeit the Lord God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel …
Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast …
But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is …
For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou …
But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken …
Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.