Matthew 13:38
the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the children of the Kingdom; and the darnel weeds are the children of the evil one.
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In Context
37He answered them, “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,
Cross References
Psalms 22:30Posterity shall serve him. 2 Future generations shall be told about 'Adonay [Lord]. 1
Matthew 13:19When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom, and does not understand it, the evil one comes, and snatches away that which has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside.
Matthew 28:18+ 28:18. MP: Messiah comes for all people. (See also Is 42:4c). (Is 49:1a) Yeshua [Salvation] came to them and spoke to them, saying, + 28:18. MP: Messiah is given authority over all nations and things. (Ps 2:8b, 8:5b-6) + 28:18. MP: “Right Judgments” refers not to specific Torah Commands already given, but the whole power and authority of his role as King. This explains why the following verses describe how the Messiah rules. (Ps 72:2) “All authority has been + 28:18. MP: Because of making his atonement offering, Messiah is greatly exalted by God and reaps rewards. (Is 53:12a) given to me in heaven and on earth.
Luke 24:47+ 24:47. MP: This field must be outside the city walls, Talmud states the city referred to is Jerusalem because God cares for her specifically. Therefore the disciples growth and multiplication requires being sown outside Jerusalem among the nations (Bab. Talmud: Kethuboth Folio 111B ref. 29). (Ps 72:16b) + 24:47. MP: Gracious words and most desirable are presented to the daughters of Jerusalem. (See also Ps 45:2). (Reason for fulfillment: Example of gracious words given to Jerusalem specifically). (Songs of Songs 5:16) + 24:47. MP: Messiah establishes an ideal and everlasting kingdom in Jerusalem that brings world-wide rein and peace. The nations come to submit to King Messiah’s authority and repent of war. (See also Ps 2:6-7, 2:12, 8:6; Is 9:6-7; Mic 4:1-3; 1 Cor 15:24-28) (Is 2:2-4) and + 24:47. MP: Descendant of Abraham - “By you all the nations of the earth (the Gentiles, non-Jews) will be blessed.” (Gen 12:3) in his name teshuvah ·complete repentance· + 24:47. Quoted from Ps 22:27 and remission of abstract sins ·miss the marks· should be preached to all the nations, + 24:47. Quoted from Is 2:2 starting with Jerusalem [City of peace].
John 8:44You are of your Abba father, the devil [Accuser], and you want to do the epithumia ·lusts, desires· of 'Avikah ·your Father·. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and its Abba ·Father familiar, Dear Dad·.
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 →