Matthew 20:15 - Exposition

With mine own; ἐν τοῖς ἐμοῖς : in the case of what is mine own . These words are omitted by the Vulgate, which has, Aut ( ἠ Ì ) non licet mihi quod volo facere? Is thine eye evil? The evil eye is here expressive of envy, as Proverbs 28:22 . The Latin word invidia, Cicero informs us ('Tusc. Disp..' Proverbs 3:9 ), "ductum est a nimis intuendo fortunam alterius." For nimis Bentley conjectures limis, "with sidelong glances." The idea is the same, envy being indicated by the look of the eye. Good ; generous. Why should you view with disfavour my liberality? The master says no more; he gives no further account of his determination.