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Whoever has ears, let them hear. <a href="/nlt/matthew/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand! <a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one having ears, let him hear! <a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear! <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH LIKE THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. The one who has ears, let him hear. <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH AS THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH AS THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH AS THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then THE RIGHTEOUS [those who seek the will of God] WILL SHINE FORTH [radiating the new life] LIKE THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears [to hear], let him hear and heed My words. <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s kingdom. Let anyone who has ears listen. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father&#8217s kingdom. Anyone who has ears should listen! <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears, let him hear. <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But everyone who has done right will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. If you have ears, pay attention! <a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears, let him hear. <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the people who have God's approval will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let the person who has ears listen! <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then God's people will shine like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Listen, then, if you have ears! <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let the person who has ears listen!" <a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one who has ears had better listen! <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the righteous will shine forth like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then shall the righteous shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then will the righteous shine out like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Listen, every one who has ears! <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then will the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who is having ears to hear—let him hear. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one having ears, let him hear! <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the reign of their Father. He who is having ears to hear -- let him hear. <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then shall the just emit a brilliant light as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He having ears to hear, let him hear.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then shall the just shine as the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the just ones shall shine like the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the righteous ones shall shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then the righteous will shine as the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. Whoever has an ear that will hear, let him hear.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. He that has ears to hear, let him hear.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Then the righteous will shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. But let the one having ears, hear.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then shall the just shine out like the sun, in the kingdom of their father, he that hath ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then will the righteous shine out like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Listen, every one who has ears! <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. He that has ears let him hear.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But<FR> the righteous shall then shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3823" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">The Parable of the Weeds Explained</a> …42And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaioi (Adj-NMP) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">righteous</a> <a href="/greek/1584.htm" title="1584: eklampsousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To shine forth (out). From ek and lampo; to be resplendent.">will shine</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2246.htm" title="2246: hēlios (N-NMS) -- The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light.">sun</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-DFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/3775.htm" title="3775: ōta (N-ANP) -- (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.">ears,</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouetō (V-PMA-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">let him hear.</a> 44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a> Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a> There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever. <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a> so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world <a href="/1_corinthians/15-41.htm">1 Corinthians 15:41-42</a> The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor. / So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23</a> And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19</a> No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. <a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a> The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. <a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19</a> We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. <a href="/john/12-36.htm">John 12:36</a> While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8</a> For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, <a href="/colossians/1-12.htm">Colossians 1:12</a> giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a> I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. <a href="/revelation/2-28.htm">Revelation 2:28</a> And I will give him the morning star. <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who has ears to hear, let him hear.shall.<a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34,36</a> Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: … <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a> And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-41.htm">1 Corinthians 15:41-54,58</a> There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory… in.<a href="/matthew/26-29.htm">Matthew 26:29</a> But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.<a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32</a> Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.<a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Luke 22:29</a> And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;Who.<a href="/matthew/13-9.htm">Matthew 13:9</a> Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-16.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-18.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/13-17.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/matthew/13-6.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/matthew/13-17.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/matthew/25-37.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 13</div>1. <a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">The parable of the sower and the seed;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/13-18.htm">the explanation of it.</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">The parable of the weeds;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">of the mustard seed;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">of the leaven;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">explanation of the parable of the weeds.</a> 44. <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">The parable of the hidden treasure;</a> 45. <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">of the pearl;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">of the drag net cast into the sea.</a> 53. <a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the righteous will shine like the sun This phrase draws from the imagery found in <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a>, where the wise are said to shine like the brightness of the heavens. It signifies the glorification and vindication of the righteous at the end of the age. The sun, a symbol of purity and brilliance, represents the transformation and eternal reward of those who have followed God's ways. This transformation is not only physical but also spiritual, reflecting the holiness and righteousness of God Himself. The righteous are those who have been justified by faith, living in accordance with God's will, and their shining is a testament to their faithfulness and God's glory.in the kingdom of their Father. The kingdom of their Father refers to the ultimate reign of God, where His sovereignty is fully realized. This kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope, as Jesus inaugurated the kingdom through His ministry, death, and resurrection. The phrase emphasizes the familial relationship between God and believers, highlighting the intimacy and inheritance they share as children of God. This kingdom is characterized by peace, justice, and the presence of God, contrasting with the kingdoms of this world. It is the fulfillment of God's promises throughout Scripture, including the covenants with Abraham, David, and the New Covenant through Christ.He who has ears, let him hear. This call to listen is a frequent exhortation in Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the importance of spiritual discernment and understanding. It is a call to attentiveness and responsiveness to the truths being revealed. In the cultural context, hearing implies obedience and action, not just passive listening. This phrase challenges the audience to reflect deeply on the parables and teachings of Jesus, urging them to seek the wisdom and insight necessary to grasp the mysteries of the kingdom. It echoes the prophetic tradition, where hearing God's word is essential for faith and obedience, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a> and <a href="/revelation/2.htm">Revelation 2-3</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this parable, Jesus is teaching His disciples and the crowds about the Kingdom of Heaven through parables. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a> Refers to those who are justified and sanctified by faith in Christ, living in accordance with God's will. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_their_father.htm">The Kingdom of their Father</a> Represents the eternal realm where God reigns supreme, and His will is perfectly fulfilled. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sun.htm">The Sun</a> Used metaphorically to describe the brilliance and glory that the righteous will exhibit in God's kingdom. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_audience.htm">The Audience</a> Includes Jesus' disciples and the crowds who followed Him, representing those who are willing to hear and understand His teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_glory.htm">The Promise of Glory</a> The verse assures believers of their future glorification in God's kingdom, encouraging them to persevere in righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_righteousness.htm">The Call to Righteousness</a> Emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects God's standards, as the righteous are those who will shine in His kingdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_listening.htm">The Urgency of Listening</a> The phrase "He who has ears, let him hear" underscores the need for attentiveness and responsiveness to Jesus' teachings. <a href="/topical/t/the_contrast_with_darkness.htm">The Contrast with Darkness</a> The imagery of shining like the sun highlights the stark contrast between the light of the righteous and the darkness of sin. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith.htm">The Role of Faith</a> Faith in Christ is the foundation for righteousness, leading to the promised glory in the kingdom of God.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun.--The imagery is so natural that we hardly need to look for any reference to older teaching, yet we can hardly help remembering the path of the just that "shineth more and more unto the perfect day" (<a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm" title="But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more to the perfect day.">Proverbs 4:18</a>), and yet more, as connected more closely with the judgment to come, those "that shall shine as the brightness of the firmament and as the stars for ever and ever" (<a href="/daniel/12-3.htm" title="And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.">Daniel 12:3</a>). Yet the promise here has one crowning and supreme blessing: the kingdom in which the righteous shall thus shine forth is the kingdom of their Father.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 43. - Then shall the righteous. For with these also their character is seen in their lives (<a href="/matthew/5-45.htm">Matthew 5:45</a>, note). Shine forth as the sun. An undoubted reference to the substance of <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a>. Observe that according to the thought of the parable, it is suggested that the likeness consists not only in the brightness of the sun in itself, but also in its being alone in the sky, with nothing round it to prevent its full glory being seen. Then. The chief lesson of the parable; not before, but at, that time. In the kingdom of their Father. In ver. 38 they were spoken of as "the sons of the kingdom;" here their Father is expressly mentioned, not "the Son of man" (vers. 37, 41). The same reference to his Father rather than to himself is found in <a href="/matthew/26-29.htm">Matthew 26:29</a>. Did our Lord wish already to hint that "then cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father" (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">1 Corinthians 15:24</a>)? Had St. Paul's teaching also here a direct connexion with that of our Lord (ver. 41, note)? Who hath ears to hear, let him hear (ver. 9, note). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. righteous δίκαιοι (dikaioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. will shine ἐκλάμψουσιν (eklampsousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1584.htm">Strong's 1584: </a> To shine forth (out). From ek and lampo; to be resplendent. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sun ἥλιος (hēlios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2246.htm">Strong's 2246: </a> The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείᾳ (basileia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Father. Πατρὸς (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. He who Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. has ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. ears, ὦτα (ōta) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3775.htm">Strong's 3775: </a> (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear. let him hear. ἀκουέτω (akouetō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. 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