Matthew 13:35

That it might come true which was said by the prophet, Opening my mouth, I will give out stories; I will give knowledge of things kept secret from before all time.

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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

34All these things Jesus said to the people in the form of stories; and without a story he said nothing to them:

36Then he went away from the people, and went into the house; and his disciples came to him, saying, Make clear to us the story of the evil plants in the field.

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Cross References

Psalms 78:2Opening my mouth I will give out a story, even the dark sayings of old times;

Amos 3:7Certainly the Lord will do nothing without making clear his secret to his servants, the prophets.

Matthew 21:4Now this took place so that these words of the prophet might come true,

Luke 10:14But it will be better for Tyre and Sidon, in the day of judging, than for you.

Acts 15:18Says the Lord, who has made these things clear from the earliest times.

1 Corinthians 2:7But we give the news of the secret wisdom of God, which he had kept in store before the world came into existence, 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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