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Matthew 13

Matthew 13:9

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

Modern
He who has ears, let him hear.”
Traditional
Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Literal
The one having ears, let him hear.”
Latin
Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.

Original

Greek
English
He who has ears, let him hear.”

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

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

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Sower Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Sower (At Lake Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Parables: Parables of Christ: Sower Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee