Matthew 13:27
So the servants came to their master, and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? whence then are the tares?
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
26Now when the blade shot forth, and produced the corn, then the tares also appeared.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:11For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by some of Chloe's family, that there are contentions among you.
1 Corinthians 12:28And God hath placed you accordingly in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miraculous powers, then gifts of healing, helps, governments, and various kinds of tongues.
1 Corinthians 16:10If Timothy should come, see that he be with you without fear: for he is employed in the work of the Lord, as I also am.
2 Corinthians 6:1And we co-operating with Him do also exhort you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain:
Galatians 3:1O senseless Galatians, who hath so bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth? you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth as crucified.
James 3:15this is not the wisdom, that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and diabolical:
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 →