Matthew 13:12

The Purpose of Jesus’ Parables · Matthew 13:10–17
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Translations

Modern
Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.
Traditional
For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.
Literal
For whoever has, it will be given to him, and he will be in abundance. And whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.
Latin
Qui enim habet, dabitur ei, et abundabit: qui autem non habet, et quod habet auferetur ab eo.

Original

Greek
English
Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

Notes

Jesus answered the disciples question in verse 10. He told them that the Jews' stubborn disbelief and rejection of him brought God's condemnation.

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.

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 6:1–13 Mark 4:10–12 Luke 8:9–10

Glossary

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

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Sower (At Lake Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Parables: Parables of Christ: Sower Seed Time and Harvest Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning