Matthew 13:48

which, when it was filled, they dragged up on the beach, and, sitting down, collected the good into vessels, but, the worthless, forth they cast.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

In Context

47Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like unto, a large drag-net, cast into the sea and gathering of every kind,—

49So, will it be in the conclusion of the age: The messengers will come forth, and separate the wicked from among the righteous;

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Cross References

Matthew 3:12Whose fan is in his hand, and he will clear out his threshing-floor,—and will gather his wheat into the granary, but, the chaff, will he burn up with fire unquenchable.

Matthew 13:40Just, therefore, as collected is the darnel, and, with fire is burned, so, will it be in the conclusion of the age:—

Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:45-53

Various Parables. 44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 48 Which, when it… Read the whole commentary →

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