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His disciples came to him and said, &#8220Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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.” <a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then having dismissed the crowds, He went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field." <a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> 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.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him and said, &#8220Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then He left the multitudes, and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.” <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him saying, “Explain [clearly] to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he left the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then He dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached Him and said, &#8220Explain the parable of the weeds in the field to us.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then he left the multitudes, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Explain unto us the parable of the tares of the field. <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After Jesus left the crowd and went inside, his disciples came to him and said, "Explain to us the story about the weeds in the wheat field." <a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then he left the multitudes, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Explain unto us the parable of the tares of the field. <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Jesus had sent the people away, he went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, "Explain what the illustration of the weeds in the field means." <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Jesus had left the crowd and gone indoors, his disciples came to him and said, "Tell us what the parable about the weeds in the field means." <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to him and asked, "Explain to us the parable about the weeds in the field." <a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, ?Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.? <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him saying, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field." <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jesus sent the crowds away, and went into the house. His disciples came to him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the tares in the field." <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came to him, saying, Declare to us the parable of the tares of the field. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When He had dismissed the people and had returned to the house, His disciples came to Him with the request, "Explain to us the parable of the darnel sown in the field." <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Jesus sent the multitudes away, and went into the house. His disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the darnel weeds of the field.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then having let away the multitudes, Jesus came into the house, and His disciples came near to Him, saying, “Explain to us the allegory of the darnel of the field.” <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then having dismissed the crowds, He went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field." <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then having let away the multitudes, Jesus came to the house, and his disciples came near to him, saying, 'Explain to us the simile of the darnel of the field.' <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then Jesus having dismissed the crowds, went into the house; and his disciples came to him, saying, Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then having sent away the multitudes, he came into the house, and his disciples came to him, saying: Expound to us the parable of the cockle of the field. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, dismissing the crowds, he went into the house. And his disciples drew near to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Then, dismissing the crowds, he went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Jesus left the multitudes and came into the house; and his disciples came up to him, and said, Explain to us the parable of the tares and the field. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then Yeshua left the crowds and came to the house and his disciples came to him and they were saying to him, “Explain to us that parable of the tares and of the field.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then Jesus left the multitudes, and went into the house. And his disciples came to him and said: Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field. <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then leaving the multitudes, He came into the house: and His disciples came to Him saying; Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field. <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Jesus dismissing the multitudes, went into a house; and his disciples came unto him, saying, Explain to us the parable of the zizane of the field. <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then Jesus leaving the multitude, went into the house: and his disciples coming to him, said, explain to us the parable of the tares of the field. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When He had dismissed the people and had returned to the house, His disciples came to Him with the request, "Explain to us the parable of the darnel sown in the field." <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then, leaving the multitudes, He went into the house; and His disciples came to Him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field." <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Jesus leaving the multitude went into the house; and his disciples came to Him, saying, Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field: <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-36.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=3765" 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> 35So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.” 36<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/863.htm" title="863: apheis (V-APA-NMS) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">Jesus dismissed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlous (N-AMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">and went</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/3614.htm" title="3614: oikian (N-AFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">house.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: prosēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">came</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Him</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/1285.htm" title="1285: Diasaphēson (V-AMA-2S) -- To make clear, explain fully. From dia and saphes; to clear thoroughly, i.e. declare.">“Explain</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to us</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/3850.htm" title="3850: parabolēn (N-AFS) -- From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.">parable</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- 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/2215.htm" title="2215: zizaniōn (N-GNP) -- Darnel or false grain.">weeds</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.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/68.htm" title="68: agrou (N-GMS) -- From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet.">field.”</a> 37He replied, “The One who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.…<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/13-10.htm">Matthew 13:10-11</a> Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” / He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. <a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Mark 4:34</a> He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples. <a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Matthew 15:15</a> Peter said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” <a href="/matthew/16-12.htm">Matthew 16:12</a> Then they understood that He was not telling them to beware of the leaven used in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. <a href="/matthew/17-19.htm">Matthew 17:19</a> Afterward the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3</a> While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?” <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">Luke 8:9-10</a> Then His disciples asked Him what this parable meant. / He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’ <a href="/john/16-25.htm">John 16:25</a> I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father. <a href="/john/16-29.htm">John 16:29</a> His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10</a> But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a> that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a> For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. <a href="/daniel/12-8.htm">Daniel 12:8-9</a> I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?” / “Go on your way, Daniel,” he replied, “for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came to him, saying, Declare to us the parable of the tares of the field.Jesus.<a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Matthew 14:22</a> And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.<a href="/matthew/15-39.htm">Matthew 15:39</a> And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.<a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Mark 6:45</a> And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.and went.<a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1</a> The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.<a href="/matthew/9-28.htm">Matthew 9:28</a> And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.<a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Mark 4:34</a> But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.Declare.<a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11</a> He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.<a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Matthew 15:15,16</a> Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable… <a href="/mark/7-17.htm">Mark 7:17</a> And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Darnel</a> <a href="/matthew/11-4.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/matthew/13-10.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-17.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-29.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/13-18.htm">Explain</a> <a href="/psalms/49-4.htm">Expound</a> <a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Field</a> <a href="/matthew/13-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/matthew/13-32.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/matthew/8-34.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Simile</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Story</a> <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Tares</a> <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Weeds</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/13-51.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Darnel</a> <a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/matthew/14-12.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/14-23.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Explain</a> <a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Expound</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Field</a> <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/13-51.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/matthew/13-40.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/matthew/14-7.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Simile</a> <a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Story</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Tares</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Weeds</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 Jesus dismissed the crowds In this passage, Jesus concludes His public teaching to the multitudes. This dismissal signifies a transition from public ministry to private instruction. The crowds often followed Jesus for His miracles and teachings, but not all were receptive to deeper spiritual truths. This separation highlights the distinction between general listeners and those who seek deeper understanding.and went into the house. The house likely refers to a private residence in Capernaum, a central location for Jesus' ministry in Galilee. This setting provides a more intimate environment for teaching His disciples. The shift from public to private underscores the importance of personal discipleship and the deeper revelation given to those committed to following Jesus.His disciples came to Him The disciples, distinct from the crowds, are those who have committed to following Jesus and learning from Him. Their approach to Jesus indicates a desire for deeper understanding and clarity. This reflects the role of discipleship as an active pursuit of knowledge and truth.and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” The request for explanation shows the disciples' recognition of their need for insight into Jesus' teachings. The parable of the weeds, previously given in public, contains complex spiritual truths about the kingdom of heaven, judgment, and the coexistence of good and evil. The disciples' inquiry demonstrates their willingness to learn and their trust in Jesus as the source of divine wisdom. This moment also illustrates the pattern of Jesus providing deeper explanations to those who seek Him earnestly, fulfilling the promise that those who ask will receive.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who teaches through parables to reveal the truths of the Kingdom of Heaven. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who seek deeper understanding of His teachings. They represent those who are committed to learning and applying Jesus' teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a> Large groups of people who followed Jesus, often seeking miracles or teachings. They are dismissed here, indicating a shift to more intimate teaching. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a> A private setting where Jesus often explained deeper spiritual truths to His disciples, away from the public eye. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_parable_of_the_weeds.htm">The Parable of the Weeds</a> A teaching tool used by Jesus to illustrate the coexistence of good and evil in the world until the final judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_understanding.htm">The Importance of Seeking Understanding</a> Just as the disciples sought clarity from Jesus, believers today should actively seek understanding of God's Word through prayer, study, and guidance from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intimacy_in_learning.htm">The Role of Intimacy in Learning</a> Jesus' private explanations to His disciples highlight the value of intimate, personal study and reflection on Scripture, beyond public teachings. <a href="/topical/t/the_coexistence_of_good_and_evil.htm">The Coexistence of Good and Evil</a> The parable underscores the reality of good and evil existing together until the end times, encouraging believers to remain steadfast and faithful amidst challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Necessity of Spiritual Discernment</a> Understanding parables requires discernment, which comes from a relationship with Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_be_disciples.htm">The Call to Be Disciples</a> Like the disciples, believers are called to be learners and followers of Christ, committed to growing in knowledge and application of His teachings.<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/is_god_fair_if_parables_exclude_some.htm">In Matthew 13:10–11, Jesus says He speaks in parables so only certain people will understand; what does this imply about God’s fairness and inclusivity? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_lake_of_fire.htm">What is the Lake of Fire?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_speak_secretly_or_openly.htm">Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jesus'_tenth_disciple.htm">Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.--The question was asked privately, probably in the house of Peter, to which our Lord had retired with the disciples after the listening crowd upon the beach had been dismissed. It implies that the disciples had thought over the parable, and had found it harder to understand than those of the Mustard-seed and the Leaven.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 36-52. - Christ alone with his disciples. He explains to them at their request the parable of the tares (vers. 36-43), and adds three parables - the treasure, the pearl, the dragnet - the first two calculated to urge them to full renunciation of everything for Christ, the third to save them from presumption (vers. 44-50). Upon their acknowledging progress in spiritual understanding, he shows them further possibilities (vers. 51, 52). Verses 36-43. - The explanation of the parable of the tares of the field. Verse 36. - Then Jesus sent the multitude away; then he left the multitudes (Revised Version, ἀφείς); cf. <a href="/matthew/26-44.htm">Matthew 26:44</a>. And went into the house (ver. 1, note): and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare; explain (Revised Version, διασάφησον); i.e. make it thoroughly clear. The verb is found elsewhere in the New Testament only in <a href="/matthew/18-31.htm">Matthew 18:31</a>, where the thought is that the man's fellow servants brought his behaviour fully before their lord's knowledge (cf. also 2 Macc. 1:18). As compared with φράσον (Received Text, and <a href="/matthew/15-15.htm">Matthew 15:15</a>), it leaves room for the disciples having already partially understood it. Unto us the parable of the tares of the field. The addition, "of the field," indicates the point of the parable, considered even as a mere story, that the tares grew in no chance place, but in a piece of cultivated ground already allotted to other produce. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-36.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. [Jesus] dismissed ἀφεὶς (apheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative 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. crowds ὄχλους (ochlous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. [and] went ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative 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. house. οἰκίαν (oikian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. came προσῆλθον (prosēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. to Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. [and] said, λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Explain Διασάφησον (Diasaphēson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> To make clear, explain fully. From dia and saphes; to clear thoroughly, i.e. declare. to us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative 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. parable παραβολὴν (parabolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3850.htm">Strong's 3850: </a> From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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 ζιζανίων (zizaniōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2215.htm">Strong's 2215: </a> Darnel or false grain. in 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. field.? ἀγροῦ (agrou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 13:36 Then Jesus sent the multitudes away (Matt. 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