Matthew 20:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? — Yea, doubtless, to give either to Jew or Gentile a reward infinitely greater than he deserves. But can it be inferred from hence, that it is lawful, or possible, for the merciful Father of spirits to "Consign an unborn soul to hell? Or damn him from his mother's womb?"

Is thine eye evil because I am good — Art thou envious, because I am gracious? Here is an evident reference to that malignant aspect, which is generally the attendant of a selfish and envious temper.

Matthew 20:15

15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?