Matthew 13:39
and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest time is the close of the age, and the reapers are angels.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
In Context
40And, just as the weeds are gathered and burnt, so it will be at the close of the age.
Cross References
Matthew 13:25But, while everyone was asleep, their enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away.
Matthew 13:49So will it be at the close of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous,
Matthew 25:31“When the Son of Man has come in his glory and all the angels with him, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory;
2 Corinthians 2:17Unlike many people, we are not in the habit of making profit out of God’s message; but in all sincerity, and bearing God’s commission, we speak before him in union with Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:13Such people are false apostles, treacherous workers, disguising themselves as 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 →