Matthew 13:38

38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one,

Matthew 13:38 in Other Translations

KJV
38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
ESV
38 The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one,
NLT
38 The field is the world, and the good seed represents the people of the Kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one.
MSG
38 The field is the world, the pure seeds are subjects of the kingdom, the thistles are subjects of the Devil,
CSB
38 the field is the world; and the good seed-these are the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and

Matthew 13:38 In-Context

36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”
37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.
38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one,
39 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.
40 “As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age.

Cross References 1

  • 1. John 8:44,45; 1 John 3:10
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