Matthew 13:26

But when the green stem came up and gave fruit, the evil plants were seen at the same time.

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In The King James Version

But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

In Context

25But while men were sleeping, one who had hate for him came and put evil seeds among the grain, and went away.

27And the servants of the master of the house came and said to him, Sir, did you not put good seed in your field? how then has it evil plants?

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Cross References

Mark 4:26And he said, Such is the kingdom of God, as if a man put seed in the earth,

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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