Matthew 13:35

This fulfilled the prophet's words: “I will speak using stories, and I will explain things hidden from the creation 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

34Jesus explained all these things to the crowds using illustrated stories—in fact he didn't speak to them without using stories.

36Then Jesus left the crowds and went into a house. His disciples came over to him, and asked him, “Please explain to us the story about the weeds in the field.”

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Cross References

Psalms 78:2I will tell you wise sayings; I will explain mysteries from the past

Amos 3:7For the Lord God does nothing without revealing his intentions to his servants the prophets.

Matthew 21:4This was to fulfill what the prophet said:

Luke 10:14That's why in the judgment it will be better for Tyre and Sidon than for you.

Acts 15:18This is what the Lord says, who revealed these things long ago.’

1 Corinthians 2:7On the contrary we explain God's wisdom in terms of a revealed mystery that was previously hidden which God planned for our glory before the creation of the worlds.

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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