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so shall it be in the end of this world. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So just as the weeds are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Therefore just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So just as the weeds are gathered up and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, just as the weeds are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, just as the weeds are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire; so shall it be in the end of the world. <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Weeds are gathered and burned. That's how it will be at the end of time. <a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire; so shall it be in the end of the world. <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Just as weeds are gathered and burned, so it will be at the end of time. <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Just as the weeds are gathered up and burned in the fire, so the same thing will happen at the end of the age: <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Just as weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so it will be at end of the age. <a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of this age. <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> As the weeds are collected and burned with fire, so it will be at the end of the age. <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire; so will it be at the end of the age. <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As then the darnel is collected together and burnt up with fire, so will it be at the Close of the Age. <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> As therefore the darnel weeds are gathered up and burned with fire; so will it be at the end of this age. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> As, then, the darnel is gathered up, and is burned with fire, so will it be in the full end of this age; <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore, as the weeds are gathered and consumed in fire, so will it be in the consummation of the age. <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'As, then, the darnel is gathered up, and is burned with fire, so shall it be in the full end of this age, <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> As therefore the tares are gathered together and burnt in fire; so shall it be in the end of this time.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Even as cockle therefore is gathered up, and burnt with fire: so shall it be at the end of the world. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, just as weeds are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the consummation of the age. <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Just as weeds are collected and burned [up] with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore, just as the tares are picked out and burned in the fire, so shall it be at the end of the world. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Therefore, just as the tares are gathered and burn in the fire, so it will be in the end of this world.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> As, therefore, the tares are collected and burned in fire, so shall it be in the end of this age. <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Then as the tares are gathered and burnt up with fire; so it will be in the end of the age.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> As therefore the zizane are gathered, and burned in the fire; just so shall it be at the end of this world. <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as then the tares are gathered and burnt in the fire; so shall it be at the conclusion of the age. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As then the darnel is collected together and burnt up with fire, so will it be at the Close of the Age. <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>As, therefore, the tares are gathered up, and are burned with fire, so shall it be in the end of the age.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>As therefore the tares are gathered together, and burnt in the fire; so shall it be in the end of the world:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-40.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=3800" 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> …39and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. 40<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/5618.htm" title="5618: Hōsper (Adv) -- Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like.">As</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- 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/2215.htm" title="2215: zizania (N-NNP) -- Darnel or false grain.">weeds</a> <a href="/greek/4816.htm" title="4816: syllegetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To collect, gather. From sun and lego in its original sense; to collect.">are collected</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2618.htm" title="2618: katakaietai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To burn up, consume entirely. From kata and kaio; to burn down, i.e. Consume wholly.">burned</a> <a href="/greek/4442.htm" title="4442: pyri (N-DNS) -- Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; fire.">in the fire,</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">so</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will it be</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.">at</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/4930.htm" title="4930: synteleia (N-DFS) -- A completion, consummation, end. From sunteleo; entire completion, i.e. Consummation.">end</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 the</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnos (N-GMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">age.</a> 41The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness.…<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="/matthew/3-12.htm">Matthew 3:12</a> His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” <a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Malachi 4:1</a> “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7-9</a> and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, <a href="/revelation/14-18.htm">Revelation 14:18-19</a> Still another angel, with authority over the fire, came from the altar and called out in a loud voice to the angel with the sharp sickle, “Swing your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the vine of the earth, because its grapes are ripe.” / So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the grapes of the earth, and he threw them into the great winepress of God’s wrath. <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a> But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. <a href="/isaiah/66-24.htm">Isaiah 66:24</a> “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. <a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a> If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. <a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41</a> Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. <a href="/revelation/20-15.htm">Revelation 20:15</a> And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. <a href="/joel/3-13.htm">Joel 3:13</a> Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full; the wine vats overflow because their wickedness is great. <a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Zephaniah 1:18</a> Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. <a href="/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6-7</a> Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the people of Jerusalem. / And I will set My face against them. Though they may have escaped the fire, yet another fire will consume them. And when I set My face against them, you will know that I am the LORD. <a href="/hebrews/6-8.htm">Hebrews 6:8</a> But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. <a href="/psalms/37-20.htm">Psalm 37:20</a> But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Age</a> <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/micah/6-6.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Close</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Completion</a> <a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Darnel</a> <a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/7-19.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-11.htm">Pulled</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Tares</a> <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Weeds</a> <a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">Age</a> <a href="/matthew/22-7.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/matthew/22-7.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">Close</a> <a href="/matthew/17-24.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">Completion</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Darnel</a> <a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/matthew/13-48.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/mark/4-6.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/matthew/13-48.htm">Pulled</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Tares</a> <a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">Together</a> <a href="/job/31-40.htm">Weeds</a> <a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">World</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>As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire This phrase refers to the parable of the weeds, where Jesus explains the separation of the righteous and the wicked. The imagery of weeds being collected and burned is a common agricultural practice in ancient Palestine, symbolizing judgment and purification. In biblical context, fire often represents divine judgment (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/66-24.htm">Isaiah 66:24</a>, <a href="/malachi/4.htm">Malachi 4:1</a>). The collection of weeds signifies the gathering of those who do not belong to the kingdom of God, paralleling the final judgment described in <a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">Revelation 20:11-15</a>. This imagery also connects to the concept of hell, a place of eternal separation from God, as seen in <a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41</a>.so will it be at the end of the age This phrase points to eschatological themes, referring to the culmination of history and the final judgment. The "end of the age" is a term used to describe the time when Christ will return to establish His kingdom fully (<a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3, 28</a>:20). It reflects the Jewish understanding of two ages: the present age and the age to come, where God's reign is fully realized. This eschatological expectation is rooted in Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a>, which speaks of the resurrection and judgment. The phrase emphasizes the certainty of divine justice and the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of the parable, who uses this illustration to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven and the final judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_weeds.htm">The Weeds</a> Symbolic of the sons of the evil one, representing those who reject God's kingdom and live contrary to His will. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_harvesters.htm">The Harvesters</a> Angels who will carry out God's judgment at the end of the age, separating the righteous from the wicked. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_fire.htm">The Fire</a> Represents the final judgment and eternal separation from God for those who do not belong to His kingdom. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_end_of_the_age.htm">The End of the Age</a> Refers to the culmination of history when Christ returns to judge the living and the dead.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_judgment.htm">The Reality of Judgment</a> The parable underscores the certainty of God's judgment. Believers are reminded to live in a way that reflects their citizenship in God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_coexistence_of_good_and_evil.htm">The Coexistence of Good and Evil</a> Until the end of the age, believers will live alongside those who reject God. This calls for patience and perseverance in faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_angels.htm">The Role of Angels</a> Angels are depicted as active participants in God's plan, serving as His agents in the final separation of the righteous and the wicked. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_the_gospel.htm">Urgency of the Gospel</a> Understanding the reality of judgment should motivate believers to share the gospel with urgency, knowing that the end of the age is approaching. <a href="/topical/a/assurance_for_believers.htm">Assurance for Believers</a> While the imagery of fire and judgment is sobering, believers can find assurance in their salvation through Christ, who has already borne the judgment for their sins.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_pillar_of_cloud_and_fire.htm">What is the Pillar of Cloud and Fire?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_matt_13_41-42_align_with_2_pet_3_9.htm">In Matthew 13:41-42, angels are said to remove all evil from God's kingdom; how does this reconcile with the broader biblical theme that God desires none to perish (e.g., 2 Peter 3:9)?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus'_prophecy_match_history.htm">(Matthew 23:36) Did Jesus' prophecy of impending judgment occur exactly as described, or does the historical record conflict with it?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_delaying_jesus'_return.htm">Who is The Wicked One in the story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 40. - As therefore. Observe that in vers. 40-43 our Lord dwells at much greater length on the details of the reapers' work than on the preceding stages of the parable. lie wishes to draw special attention to the fact that the tares will, without any doubt, be one day separated, and the wheat appear in full splendour. The tares are gathered and burned in the fire - burned with fire (Revised Version); cf. <a href="/matthew/3-10.htm">Matthew 3:10</a>, note - so shall it be in the end of this world (ver. 39, note). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As Ὥσπερ (Hōsper) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5618.htm">Strong's 5618: </a> Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter 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. weeds ζιζάνια (zizania) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2215.htm">Strong's 2215: </a> Darnel or false grain. are collected συλλέγεται (syllegetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4816.htm">Strong's 4816: </a> To collect, gather. From sun and lego in its original sense; to collect. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. burned κατακαίεται (katakaietai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2618.htm">Strong's 2618: </a> To burn up, consume entirely. From kata and kaio; to burn down, i.e. Consume wholly. in the fire, πυρὶ (pyri) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4442.htm">Strong's 4442: </a> Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'. so οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). will it be ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. at 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. end συντελείᾳ (synteleia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4930.htm">Strong's 4930: </a> A completion, consummation, end. From sunteleo; entire completion, i.e. Consummation. of the 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. age. αἰῶνος (aiōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/13-40.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 13:40 As therefore the darnel weeds are gathered (Matt. 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