Matthew 13:35

so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled, which says, I will open my mouth in parables. I will utter things concealed from the foundation of the world.

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In The King James Version

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

In Context

34Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes, and he did not speak to them independent of a parable,

36Then having sent the multitudes away, Jesus came into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.

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Cross References

Psalms 78:2I will open my mouth in parables (LXX/NT). I will utter dark sayings of old,

Amos 3:7Surely lord LORD will do nothing unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.

Matthew 21:4Now all this came to pass, so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled, which says,

Luke 10:14But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment, than for you.

Acts 15:18Known to God from the age are all his works.

1 Corinthians 2:7But we speak a wisdom of God in a hidden mystery, which God predestined before the ages for our glory,

Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:25-44

Parable of the Tares, the Mustard-Seed, the Leaven, &c.. 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? 28 He… Read the whole commentary →

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