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Matthew 13

Matthew 13:38

The Parable of the Weeds Explained · Matthew 13:36–43
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Translations

Modern
The field is the world, and the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one,
Traditional
The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
Literal
…and the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the weeds are the sons of the evil one;
Latin
Ager autem est mundus. Bonum vero semen, hi sunt filii regni. Zizania autem, filii sunt nequam.

Interlinear

Greek
English
The field is the world, and the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one,

Notes

Matthew 13:38
Matthew 13:36–43

These verses explain the parable from Matthew 13:24–30. The people of the kingdom (like wheat) live side by side with those who do not belong to it (like weeds). The “field” is the world, and this will continue until the end of history.

The mystery of the kingdom is that it is already present in the world, but God has not yet removed the wicked in judgment. The disciples of Jesus must learn patience and trust God’s timing.

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.

Events

Parallels

Zephaniah 1:1–6

Glossary

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

Topics

Agriculture of the Tares Gospel: Compared to Good Seed Hell: The Future Home of the Wicked Jesus, the Christ: Kingdom of Its Nature Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Tares (Darnel) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Tares and Other Teachings (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning his Kingdom Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a Man Who Sowed Good Seed Parables: Parables of Christ: Tares Righteous: Described Satan: The Prince: The Wicked One Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Seed Time and Harvest Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating Tares: Parable of The Devil: The Wicked are the Children of The Wicked are Compared to Tares Titles and Names of Saints: Children of the Kingdom Titles and Names of the Devil: Wicked-One Titles and Names of the Wicked: Children of the Wicked One Wicked (People): Compared With: Tares Word of God: Compared: To Seed