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Matthew 13

Matthew 13:1

The Parable of the Sower · Matthew 13:1–9
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Translations

Modern
That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea.
Traditional
The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
Literal
In that day, Jesus, having gone out of the house, was sitting by the sea.
Latin
In illo die exiens Jesus de domo, sedebat secus mare.

Interlinear

Greek
English
That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea.

Notes

Matthew 13:1–53

In the third major speech recorded by Matthew (see study note on Matthew 5:1–7:29), Jesus here recognized the separation of his followers from others (Matthew 13:14, 16). He began to reveal the secrets of the kingdom of heaven privately to them through parables.

Theme notes and profiles

Citizenship in the Kingdom

Events

Parallels

Mark 4:1–9 Luke 8:4–8

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Eternal Life Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Parable

Topics

Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Jesus Teaches from a Ship On Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Sower (At Lake Galilee) Seed: Parables Concerning Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee