Matthew 13:39
The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
1770 John Worsley NT
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Matthew 13:25but while men were asleep, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went away.
Matthew 13:49So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and separate the wicked from among the righteous;
Matthew 25:31So when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon his glorious throne:
2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like many who adulterate the word of God: but as with sincerity, but as from God, and in the sight of God, we speak concerning Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:13For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transformed into apostles of Christ.
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 →