Matthew 13:6

Translations

Modern

But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.

Traditional

And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

Literal

And the sun having risen, they were scorched, and because of not having root, they withered.

Latin

…sole autem orto æstuaverunt; et quia non habebant radicem, aruerunt.

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English

But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Citizenship in the Kingdom Faith and Good Deeds God's Word at the Center

Events

Seaside Parables and Miraclec. AD 28

Related verses

James 1:11–12
For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.
Matthew 13:21
But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.
Luke 8:13
The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.
Colossians 1:23
…if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
Ephesians 3:17
…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,
Isaiah 49:10
They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.
Revelation 7:16
‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’
Matthew 7:26–27
But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
Colossians 2:7
…rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

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