Matthew 20:3
And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And he went out about the third hour,.... About nine o'clock in the morning,
and saw others standing idle in the market place: the place where labourers used to be hired: and may design the world,…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
About the third hour - The Jews divided their days into twelve equal parts, or hours, beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset. This was, therefore about nine o’clock in the morning. Standing idle in…
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