Matthew 13:25
and while the men were asleep, his enemy came and sowed zizane among the wheat, and departed.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.
In Context
26But when the blade was shot up, and produced fruit, then appeared also the zizane.
Cross References
Matthew 13:39the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
Acts 20:30Yea, from among yourselves shall men arise, speaking perverting doctrines, to draw away disciples after them.
Galatians 2:4but this I did because of false brethren artfully introduced, who came to pry into our liberty which we hold in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
Hebrews 12:15carefully observing lest any of you fail of attaining the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and by it many be defiled;
2 Peter 2:1BUT there were false prophets among the people, as there will be false teachers also among you, who wickedly introduce damnable heresies, and deny the sovereign Lord who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
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 →