Matthew 13:27
So the servants of the householder came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where did these tares come from?'
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
26But when the blade sprang up and brought forth fruit, then the tares appeared also.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:11For it has been reported to me concerning you, my brothers, by those who are from Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you.
1 Corinthians 12:28God has set some in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
1 Corinthians 16:10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
2 Corinthians 6:1Working together, we entreat also that you not receive the grace of God in vain,
Galatians 3:1Foolish Galatians, who has cunningly deceived you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth as crucified?
James 3:15This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.
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 →