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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/13.htm">New International Version</a> When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. <a href="/nlt/matthew/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the crop began to grow and produce grain, the weeds also grew. <a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also appeared. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when the plants sprouted and produced fruit, then the weeds also appeared. <a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a> But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when the wheat sprouted and produced grain, then the weeds also became evident. <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But when the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the tares became evident also. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But when the wheat sprang up and bore grain, then the tares became evident also. <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the tares became evident also. <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So when the plants sprouted and formed grain, the weeds appeared also. <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the plants sprouted and produced grain, then the weeds also appeared. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the plants sprouted and produced grain, then the weeds also appeared. <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when the blade sprang up and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the plants came up and began to mature, the farmer's servants could see the weeds. <a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when the blade sprang up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the wheat came up and formed kernels, weeds appeared. <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the plants grew and the heads of grain began to form, then the weeds showed up. <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the crop came up and bore grain, the weeds appeared, too. <a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also appeared. <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> When the plants sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also appeared. <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when the blade sprang up and brought forth fruit, then the tares appeared also. <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when the blade had sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when the blade shoots up and the grain is formed, then appears the darnel also. <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> But when the blade sprang up and produced grain, then the darnel weeds appeared also. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and when the herb sprang up, and yielded fruit, then appeared also the darnel. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when the plants sprouted and produced fruit, then the weeds also appeared. <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and when the herb sprang up, and yielded fruit, then appeared also the darnel. <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when the grass sprouted up and made fruit, then appeared the tares also.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when the blade was sprung up, and had brought forth fruit, then appeared also the cockle. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when the plants had grown, and had produced fruit, then the weeds also appeared. <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared as well.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But when the blade sprang up and bore fruit, then the tares also appeared. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when the grass sprouted, it produced fruit; then the tares also appeared.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when the blade sprung up, and produced fruit, then appeared the tares also. <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And when the blades sprang up, and produced fruit, then the tares were also made manifest.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But when the blade was shot up, and produced fruit, then appeared also the zizane. <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but when the blade was sprung up, and bore grain, the tares appeared too. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when the blade shoots up and the grain is formed, then appears the darnel also. <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And, when the blade sprang up, and produced fruit, then appeared the tares also.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Now when the blade shot forth, and produced the corn, then the tares also appeared.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-26.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=3668" 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</a> …25But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and slipped away. 26<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">When</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/5528.htm" title="5528: chortos (N-NMS) -- Grass, herbage, growing grain, hay. Apparently a primary word; a court or garden, i.e. herbage or vegetation.">wheat</a> <a href="/greek/985.htm" title="985: eblastēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- Intrans: I sprout; trans: I cause to sprout, make to grow up. From blastos; to germinate; by implication, to yield fruit.">sprouted</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">bore</a> <a href="/greek/2590.htm" title="2590: karpon (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.">grain,</a> <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: 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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/5316.htm" title="5316: ephanē (V-AIP-3S) -- Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show.">appeared. </a> 27The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’…<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/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a> By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ... <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. <a href="/james/3-12.htm">James 3:12</a> My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. <a href="/luke/6-43.htm">Luke 6:43-44</a> No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. / For each tree is known by its own fruit. Indeed, figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor grapes from brambles. <a href="/john/15-1.htm">John 15:1-6</a> “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">1 Corinthians 3:12-15</a> If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. / If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. ... <a href="/hebrews/6-7.htm">Hebrews 6:7-8</a> For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. / But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1-2</a> Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. <a href="/romans/6-21.htm">Romans 6:21-22</a> What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. / But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life. <a href="/ephesians/5-9.htm">Ephesians 5:9</a> for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. <a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm">Isaiah 5:1-7</a> I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. ... <a href="/jeremiah/12-2.htm">Jeremiah 12:2</a> You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. <a href="/hosea/10-1.htm">Hosea 10:1</a> Israel was a luxuriant vine, yielding fruit for himself. The more his fruit increased, the more he increased the altars. The better his land produced, the better he made the sacred pillars. <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3-4</a> He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. / Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. <a href="/proverbs/11-30.htm">Proverbs 11:30</a> The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.<a href="/mark/4-26.htm">Mark 4:26-29</a> And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Appears</a> <a href="/joel/3-13.htm">Blade</a> <a href="/matthew/8-17.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Darnel</a> <a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Evident</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-1.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/joel/2-22.htm">Green</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Herb</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/hosea/14-6.htm">Shoots</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-11.htm">Shot</a> <a href="/matthew/13-5.htm">Sprang</a> <a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Sprouted</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Sprung</a> <a href="/matthew/12-20.htm">Stem</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Tares</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Weeds</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Wheat</a> <a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Yielded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/john/1-5.htm">Appears</a> <a href="/mark/4-28.htm">Blade</a> <a href="/mark/14-56.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/matthew/13-27.htm">Darnel</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Evident</a> <a href="/matthew/13-27.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Green</a> <a href="/matthew/13-32.htm">Herb</a> <a href="/matthew/13-27.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Shoots</a> <a href="/luke/21-30.htm">Shot</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Sprang</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Sprouted</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Sprung</a> <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Stem</a> <a href="/matthew/13-27.htm">Tares</a> <a href="/matthew/13-29.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/13-27.htm">Weeds</a> <a href="/matthew/13-29.htm">Wheat</a> <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">Yielded</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>When the wheat sprouted and bore grain This phrase indicates the growth and maturation of the wheat, symbolizing the development of true believers in the kingdom of God. In biblical context, wheat often represents the righteous or those who follow God's teachings. The process of sprouting and bearing grain suggests a period of growth and productivity, aligning with the parable's theme of spiritual development. This imagery is consistent with other scriptural references to agricultural growth, such as in <a href="/john/12-24.htm">John 12:24</a>, where Jesus speaks of a grain of wheat dying to produce much fruit, symbolizing His death and the resulting spiritual harvest.then the weeds also appeared The appearance of weeds alongside the wheat highlights the presence of evil or false believers within the kingdom. Historically, the term "weeds" refers to darnel, a plant that closely resembles wheat in its early stages, making it difficult to distinguish between the two until maturity. This reflects the challenge of discerning true believers from false ones within the church. Theologically, this phrase underscores the coexistence of good and evil until the final judgment, as seen in <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Matthew 13:30</a>, where the separation of wheat and weeds is reserved for the harvest time. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a>, where the separation of sheep and goats represents the final judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of the parable, teaching His disciples and the crowd about the Kingdom of Heaven through parables. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_field.htm">The Field</a> Represents the world where both good (wheat) and evil (weeds) coexist until the time of harvest. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_wheat.htm">The Wheat</a> Symbolizes the children of the Kingdom, those who follow Christ and bear good fruit. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_weeds.htm">The Weeds</a> Represents the children of the evil one, those who cause sin and do evil. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_harvest.htm">The Harvest</a> Refers to the end of the age when the separation of the righteous and the wicked will occur.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/coexistence_of_good_and_evil.htm">Coexistence of Good and Evil</a> In this world, believers and non-believers live side by side. We must be aware of this reality and remain steadfast in our faith. <a href="/topical/p/patience_and_trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Patience and Trust in God's Timing</a> Just as the harvest is awaited, we must trust in God's perfect timing for justice and judgment. <a href="/topical/b/bearing_fruit.htm">Bearing Fruit</a> As wheat bears grain, Christians are called to bear spiritual fruit, demonstrating their faith through actions and character. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_and_vigilance.htm">Discernment and Vigilance</a> Be discerning of influences and teachings, ensuring they align with Scripture, as weeds can appear similar to wheat. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_final_redemption.htm">Hope in Final Redemption</a> The promise of a future separation and redemption should encourage believers to persevere in righteousness.<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_foods_are_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What foods are mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_'one_taken'_fit_with_other_end_times.htm">How does the 'one taken, one left' description (Luke 17:34-35) reconcile with other New Testament passages depicting the end times differently?</a> <a href="/q/why_punish_the_psalmist_with_evildoers.htm">(Psalm 26:9-10) Why would a just God punish the psalmist alongside evildoers if everyone is equally flawed?</a> <a href="/q/what_shows_jesus_as_god's_beloved_son.htm">What does 'Lord of the harvest' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - But when the blade was sprung up (ἐβλάστησεν ὁ χόρτος: cf. <a href="/mark/4-27.htm">Mark 4:27</a>), and brought forth fruit. Observe that there is no thought of the tares injuring the wheat (contrast vers. 7, 22). Then appeared the tares also. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When ὅτε (hote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. 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. wheat χόρτος (chortos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5528.htm">Strong's 5528: </a> Grass, herbage, growing grain, hay. Apparently a primary word; a 'court' or 'garden', i.e. herbage or vegetation. sprouted ἐβλάστησεν (eblastēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_985.htm">Strong's 985: </a> Intrans: I sprout; trans: I cause to sprout, make to grow up. From blastos; to germinate; by implication, to yield fruit. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. bore ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. grain, καρπὸν (karpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2590.htm">Strong's 2590: </a> Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively. 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 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. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. appeared. ἐφάνη (ephanē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5316.htm">Strong's 5316: </a> Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/13-26.htm">Matthew 13:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/13-26.htm">Matthew 13:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/13-26.htm">Matthew 13:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/13-26.htm">Matthew 13:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/13-26.htm">Matthew 13:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/13-26.htm">Matthew 13:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/13-26.htm">Matthew 13:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/13-26.htm">Matthew 13:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/13-26.htm">Matthew 13:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/13-26.htm">Matthew 13:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/13-26.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 13:26 But when the blade sprang up (Matt. 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