Matthew 13:27
And 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?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
26But when the green stem came up and gave fruit, the evil plants were seen at the same time.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:11Because it has come to my knowledge, through those of the house of Chloe, that there are divisions among you, my brothers.
1 Corinthians 12:28And God has put some in the church, first, Apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then those with wonder-working powers, then those with the power of taking away disease, helpers, wise guides, users of strange tongues.
1 Corinthians 16:10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear; because he is doing the Lord's work, even as I am:
2 Corinthians 6:1We then, working together with God, make our request to you not to take the grace of God to no purpose.
Galatians 3:1O foolish Galatians, by what strange powers have you been tricked, to whom it was made clear that Jesus Christ was put to death on the cross?
James 3:15This wisdom is not from heaven, but is of the earth and the flesh and the Evil One.
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 →