Matthew 13:35

so that what was spoken through the prophet should be fulfilled, namely: “I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world.”

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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 spoke to the crowds in parables, and without a parable He did not speak to them,

36Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples approached Him saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”

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Cross References

Matthew 21:4Now all this happened so that what was spoken through the prophet should be fulfilled, namely:

Luke 10:14Nevertheless it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the Judgment than for you.

Acts 15:18All His works are known to God from eternity.

1 Corinthians 2:7but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom that God ordained before the ages 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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