Matthew 13:35

This was in order that what had been said through the prophet might come true, when he said, 1 “I will open my mouth in parables. 1 I will say things that were hidden 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 said to the crowds in parables; and he said nothing to them without a parable.

36Then Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.”

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Cross References

Psalms 78:2I will open my mouth in parables; 1 I will sing about hidden things about the past. 1

Amos 3:7Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing 1 unless he reveals his plan to his servants the prophets. 1

Matthew 21:4Now this came about that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled. He said, 1

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

Acts 15:18This is what the Lord says, who has done these things that have been known from ancient times. + 15:18 Some older versions read, This is what the Lord says, to whom are known all his deeds from ancient times .

1 Corinthians 2:7Instead, we speak God's wisdom in hidden truth, the hidden wisdom that God predestined 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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