Matthew 13:35-37
New Living Translation
35 This fulfilled what God had spoken through the prophet:
“I will speak to you in parables.
I will explain things hidden since the creation of the world.[a]”
Parable of the Wheat and Weeds Explained
36 Then, leaving the crowds outside, Jesus went into the house. His disciples said, “Please explain to us the story of the weeds in the field.”
37 Jesus replied, “The Son of Man[b] is the farmer who plants the good seed.
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Matthew 13:35-37
New International Version
35 So was fulfilled(A) what was spoken through the prophet:
“I will open my mouth in parables,
I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.”[a](B)
The Parable of the Weeds Explained
36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable(C) of the weeds in the field.”
37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.(D)
Footnotes
- Matthew 13:35 Psalm 78:2
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