Matthew 13:35

that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying: I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 spoke to the multitudes in parables; and without a parable he spoke nothing to them;

36Then having sent away the multitudes[13:36], he went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying: Explain to us the parable of the darnel of the field.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:4Now all this has been done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying:

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

Acts 15:18Known to God are all his works from the beginning of the world.

1 Corinthians 2:7But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the worlds unto 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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