Matthew 13:39
the enemy that sowed them is the Devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are angels.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
40As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the world.
Cross References
Daniel 7:10A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him; thousands of thousands ministered to him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the tribunal sat, and the books were opened.
Matthew 13:25But while men slept, his enemy came, and sowed tares among the wheat; and went away.
Matthew 13:49So will it be at the end of the world. The angels will come forth, and separate the wicked from among the righteous,
Matthew 25:31And when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he sit on the throne of his glory,
2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not as the many, who adulterate the word of God; but as from sincerity, but as from God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:13For such are false apostles, deceitful workmen, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.
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 →