Matthew 13:27
So the servants of the Father of the family, approaching, said to him: ‘Lord, did you not sow good seed in your field? Then how is it that it has weeds?’
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In The King James Version
In Context
26And when the plants had grown, and had produced fruit, then the weeds also appeared.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:11For it has been indicated to me, about you, my brothers, by those who are with Chloes, that there are contentions among you.
1 Corinthians 12:28And indeed, God has established a certain order in the Church: first Apostles, second Prophets, third Teachers, next miracle-workers, and then the grace of healing, of helping others, of governing, of different kinds of languages, and of the interpretation of words.
1 Corinthians 16:10Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.
2 Corinthians 6:1But, as a help to you, we exhort you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
Galatians 3:1O senseless Galatians, who has so fascinated you that you would not obey the truth, even though Jesus Christ has been presented before your eyes, crucified among you?
James 3:15For this is not wisdom, descending from above, but rather it is earthly, beastly, and diabolical.
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 →