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Matthew 13

Matthew 13:4

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

Modern
And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.
Traditional
And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:
Literal
And in his sowing, some indeed fell along the path, and the birds, having come, devoured them.
Latin
Et dum seminat, quædam ceciderunt secus viam, et venerunt volucres cæli, et comederunt ea.

Interlinear

Greek
English
And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.

Notes

Matthew 13:3–9

  • This parable (explained in Matthew 13:18–23) discusses the mostly negative reactions of the Jewish people to Jesus and his message.

  • Parables (Greek parabolē): These are stories that use everyday life to explain a spiritual truth. To understand a parable, find the main comparison (analogy) and consider its historical and gospel context. Then a person can understand the main message. Avoid finding unintended symbolic meanings in every part of a parable.

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

Mark 4:1–9 Luke 8:4–8

Glossary

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

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