Matthew 13:39

Translations

Modern

…and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.

Traditional

The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

Literal

…and the enemy having sown them is the devil; and the harvest is the consummation of the age; and the harvesters are angels.

Latin

Inimicus autem, qui seminavit ea, est diabolus. Messis vero, consummatio sæculi est. Messores autem, angeli sunt.

Original

Greek

English

…and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Satan Angels Citizenship in the Kingdom God’s Promised Kingdom Jesus and Satan The World

Events

Seaside Parables and Miraclec. AD 28

Related verses

Revelation 14:15–19
Then another angel came out of the temple, crying out in a loud voice to the One seated on the cloud, “Swing Your sickle and reap, because the time has come to harvest, for the crop of the earth is ripe.”
Matthew 13:49
So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous
Matthew 25:31
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.
Joel 3:13
Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full; the wine vats overflow because their wickedness is great.
Revelation 19:20
But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.
Revelation 12:9
And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
2 Thessalonians 1:7–10
…and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
Revelation 13:14
Because of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet had lived.
Matthew 24:3
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
Matthew 13:25
But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and slipped away.
Hebrews 9:26
Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Parallels

Zephaniah 1:1–6

People

Satan: The adversary, the devil, the tempter of humanity

Glossary

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

Topics

Agriculture of the Tares Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Will be with Christ at the Judgment Angels: Execute the Purposes of God Gospel: Compared to Good Seed Harvest: Figurative 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 Reaping: The Final Judgment Satan: Our Common Enemy Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating Tares: Parable of The Harvest of the End of the World Titles and Names of the Devil: Enemy

Matthew 13:39

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