Matthew 13:8

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

Modern
Still other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.
Traditional
But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
Literal
And others fell upon the good soil and were giving fruit—some indeed a hundredfold, and some sixty, and some thirty.
Latin
Alia autem ceciderunt in terram bonam: et dabant fructum, aliud centesimum, aliud sexagesimum, aliud trigesimum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Still other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.

Notes

  • 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.

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

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

Topics

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