BibleTools
Matthew 13:38
Compare all

The Parable of the Tares Explained

36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”
37 He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.
38 aThe field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are bthe sons of the wicked one.  
39 The enemy who sowed them is the devil, athe harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels.  
40 Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age.
41 The Son of Man will send out His angels, aand they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness,  
42 aand will cast them into the furnace of fire. bThere will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.  
43 aThen the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. bHe who has ears to hear, let him hear!  

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure

44 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and asells all that he has and bbuys that field.  
Verse Comparison: Matthew 13:38

<< Matthew 13:37   Matthew 13:39 >>

American Standard Version
and the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the evil `one';

Amplified® Bible
The field is the world, and the good seed means the children of the kingdom; the darnel is the children of the evil one,

Contemporary English Version
The field is the world, and the good seeds are the people who belong to the kingdom. The weed seeds are those who belong to the evil one,

Darby English Version
and the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom, but the darnel are the sons of the evil [one];

Good News Bible
the field is the world; the good seed is the people who belong to the Kingdom; the weeds are the people who belong to the Evil One;

International Standard Version
while the field is the world. The good seed are those who belong to the kingdom, while the weeds are those who belong to the evil one.

King James Version
The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

New American Standard Bible
and the field is the world; and {as for} the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the evil {one;}

New International Version
The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one,

New King James Version
The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and the field symbolizes the world; and as for the good seed, these symbolize the sons of the kingdom; and the tares symbolize the sons of the evil one;

Young's Literal Translation
and the field is the world, and the good seed, these are the sons of the reign, and the darnel are the sons of the evil one,


<< Matthew 13:37   Matthew 13:39 >>

Join 137,084+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

Close
E-mail This Page