Keraia
Matthew 13

Matthew 13:40

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

Modern
As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age.
Traditional
As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
Literal
Therefore, as the weeds are gathered together and are burned up in fire, so will it be in the consummation of the age.
Latin
Sicut ergo colliguntur zizania, et igni comburuntur: sic erit in consummatione sæculi.

Original

Greek
English
As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age.

Notes

Matthew 13:40–42

The harvest of judgment, which began with the first coming of the Son of Man (Matthew 3:12) will be completed when he returns (Revelation 14:14–16).

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

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

Topics

Agriculture of the Tares Angels: Execute the Purposes of God 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 Judgment: The General Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a Man Who Sowed Good Seed Parables: Parables of Christ: Tares Reaping: The Final Judgment Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee Tares: Parable of The Judgment: Final Punishment of the Wicked Will Succeed