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Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. <a href="/nlt/matthew/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them. <a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For whoever has, to him will be given, and he will be in abundance. And whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a> For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For whoever has, to him shall more be given, and he shall have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For whoever has [spiritual wisdom because he is receptive to God’s word], to him more will be given, and he will be richly and abundantly supplied; but whoever does not have [spiritual wisdom because he has devalued God’s word], even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For whoever has, more will be given to him, and he will have more than enough; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For whoever has, more will be given to him, and he will have more than enough. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath. <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everyone who has something will be given more. But people who don't have anything will lose even what little they have. <a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath. <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Those who understand [these mysteries] will be given [more knowledge], and they will excel [in understanding them]. However, some people don't understand [these mysteries]. Even what they understand will be taken away from them. <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> For the person who has something will be given more, so that he will have more than enough; but the person who has nothing will have taken away from him even the little he has. <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> because to anyone who has something, more will be given, and he will have more than enough. But from the one who doesn't have anything, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> For whoever has will be given more, and will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For whoever has, to him will be given, and he will have abundance, but whoever does not have, from him will be taken away even that which he has. <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For whoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he shall have abundance; but whoever has not, from him even what he has shall be taken away. <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> For whoever has, to him will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever doesn’t have, from him will be taken away even that which he has. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for whoever has, it will be given to him, and he will have overabundance, and whoever has not, even that which he has will be taken from him. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For whoever has, to him will be given, and he will be in abundance. And whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for whoever hath, it shall be given to him, and he shall have overabundance, and whoever hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken from him. <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For whoever has shall be given to him, and he shall have in excess; and whoever has not, also what he has shall be taken away from him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For he that hath, to him shall be given, and he shall abound: but he that hath not, from him shall be taken away that also which he hath. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For whoever has, it shall be given to him, and he shall have in abundance. But whoever has not, even what he has shall be taken away from him. <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For to those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For to him who has, shall be given and it shall increase to him; but to him who has not, even that which he has shall be taken away from him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For to one who has it, it will be given, and it will be increased.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance; but whoever has not, even that which he has shall be taken from him. <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But whosoever has, it shall be given to him, and he shall have more abundantly: but whosoever has not, it shall be taken from him even what he has.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For whosoever hath, more shall be given to him, and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, even that he hath shall be taken from him. <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for to him that uses what he has, shall be given, and he shall have abundantly: but from him that uses it not, shall be taken away, even what he hath. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he shall have abundance; but whoever has not, from him even what he has shall be taken away. <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>For whosoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall be made to abound; but whosoever has not, even what he has shall be taken away from him.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for whosoever <Fr>really<FR> hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundantly; but whosoever <Fr>thus<FR> hath not, even <Fr>that<FR> which he hath, shall be taken away from him:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-12.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=3521" 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 Purpose of Jesus' Parables</a> …11He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hostis (RelPro-NMS) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">Whoever</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dothēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">will be given more,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4052.htm" title="4052: perisseuthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.">he will have an abundance.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hostis (RelPro-NMS) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">Whoever</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">does not</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">have,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">he has</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: arthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">will be taken away</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</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.">him.</a> 13This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’…<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="/mark/4-25.htm">Mark 4:25</a> For whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.” <a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Luke 8:18</a> Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” <a href="/luke/19-26.htm">Luke 19:26</a> He replied, ‘I tell you that everyone who has will be given more; but the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29</a> For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/john/15-2.htm">John 15:2</a> 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. <a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9</a> Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. <a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a> let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel <a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a> Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. <a href="/daniel/12-10.htm">Daniel 12:10</a> Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand. <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="/romans/11-7.htm">Romans 11:7-8</a> What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened, / as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” <a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">1 Corinthians 3:18</a> Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14</a> At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. <a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Hebrews 5:12-14</a> Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food! / For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness. / But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil. <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whoever has not, from him shall be taken away even that he has.For whosoever.<a href="/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29</a> For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.<a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Mark 4:24,25</a> And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given… <a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Luke 8:18</a> Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.from.<a href="/matthew/21-43.htm">Matthew 21:43</a> Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.<a href="/isaiah/5-4.htm">Isaiah 5:4-7</a> What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes? … <a href="/mark/12-9.htm">Mark 12:9</a> What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/matthew/4-8.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Him</a> <a href="/matthew/25-29.htm">Overabundance</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-29.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/luke/4-6.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Him</a> <a href="/matthew/25-29.htm">Overabundance</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>Whoever has will be given more, This phrase reflects a principle of spiritual growth and understanding. In the context of <a href="/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13</a>, Jesus is speaking in parables to convey deeper truths about the Kingdom of Heaven. Those who have spiritual insight and a willingness to understand God's word will receive even more revelation and wisdom. This principle is echoed in the Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>), where faithful servants are rewarded with greater responsibilities. The idea is that spiritual receptivity leads to increased blessings and understanding.and he will have an abundance. The promise of abundance is not necessarily material wealth but rather an abundance of spiritual knowledge, grace, and blessings. This abundance is a result of faithfulness and a heart open to God's teachings. In <a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>, Jesus speaks of coming so that believers may have life and have it abundantly, emphasizing the richness of life in Christ. The abundance here is a fulfillment of spiritual needs and a deeper relationship with God.Whoever does not have, This phrase refers to those who lack spiritual insight or are unwilling to receive and understand God's word. In the context of Jesus' ministry, it often applied to the religious leaders who were resistant to His message. Their lack of understanding was not due to a lack of opportunity but rather a hardened heart and unwillingness to accept the truth.even what he has will be taken away from him. This is a warning about the consequences of spiritual neglect and rejection. The little understanding or opportunity one might have can be lost if not nurtured. This principle is seen in the Parable of the Sower (<a href="/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13:1-23</a>), where seeds that fall on rocky or thorny ground do not produce fruit. It underscores the importance of being receptive to God's word and the danger of spiritual complacency. The removal of what one has can be seen as a form of judgment for rejecting the truth, as illustrated in <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-28</a>, where those who reject God are given over to their own futile thinking.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is teaching His disciples and the crowds through parables. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' teachings, who are given deeper understanding of the mysteries of the Kingdom. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crowds.htm">Crowds</a> The larger group of people who follow Jesus and hear His parables, but do not always understand them. 4. <a href="/topical/p/parables.htm">Parables</a> A teaching method used by Jesus to convey spiritual truths through simple accounts and analogies. 5. <a href="/topical/k/kingdom_of_heaven.htm">Kingdom of Heaven</a> The central theme of Jesus' teachings, representing God's reign and rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_and_receptivity.htm">Understanding and Receptivity</a> Jesus emphasizes the importance of being open and receptive to His teachings. Those who are willing to listen and understand will receive more insight and wisdom. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth_and_responsibility.htm">Spiritual Growth and Responsibility</a> Believers are called to be good stewards of the knowledge and gifts they have been given. As we grow in faith, we are entrusted with more responsibility and understanding. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_neglect.htm">Consequences of Neglect</a> Ignoring or neglecting spiritual truths can lead to a loss of understanding and opportunity. It's crucial to actively engage with God's word. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_little_things.htm">Faithfulness in Little Things</a> Being faithful in small matters leads to greater opportunities and blessings. This principle applies to all areas of life, including spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_perspective.htm">The Kingdom Perspective</a> Jesus' teaching encourages us to view life from a Kingdom perspective, prioritizing spiritual wealth over earthly possessions.<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/why_judge_without_full_story.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'More will be given'?</a> <a href="/q/binaural_beats__what_are_they,_effects.htm">Why did Jesus suffer beyond the city gates?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'more_given'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "More will be given"?</a> <a href="/q/is_fasting_necessary_for_christians.htm">Is fasting necessary for Christians?</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>(12) Whosoever hath, to him shall be given.--The words have the ring of a proverb applicable, in its literal meaning, to the conditions of worldly prosperity. There fortune smiles on the fortunate, and nothing succeeds like success. Something like that law, our Lord tells His disciples, is to be found in the conditions of spiritual growth in wisdom. They had some elements of that wisdom, and therefore, using their knowledge rightly, could pass on to more. The people, including even scribes and Pharisees, were as those that had few or none, and not using even the little that they had, were in danger of losing even that. The faithless Jew was sinking down to the level of a superstitious heathen. The proverb accordingly teaches the same lesson as that which we afterwards find developed in the parables of the Talents and the Pounds.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Matthew only in this context, but found in the parallel passages shortly after the explanation of this parable - <a href="/mark/4-25.htm">Mark 4:25</a>; <a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Luke 8:18</a>. The same saying is found in <a href="/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29</a> (the talents) and <a href="/luke/19-26.htm">Luke 19:26</a> (the pounds). For. The reason of God's action spoken of in the preceding verse. It is based on the following principle. Whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance. The last phrase (Matthew only) is probably dub to a reminiscence of the form in which the saying was uttered at a much later period in our Lord's ministry, where it arises naturally out of the parable (<a href="/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29</a>). But whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. A paradox. What he already possesses, if it is so small as to be not worth speaking of, shall be lost to him. Luke's "thinketh he hath" calls attention to the superficial character of the man's mind. The unfit ground loses the seed it receives (cf. the remarks at the beginning of this chapter). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Whoever ὅστις (hostis) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person 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. will be given [more], δοθήσεται (dothēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he will have an abundance. περισσευθήσεται (perisseuthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4052.htm">Strong's 4052: </a> From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. Whoever ὅστις (hostis) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. [does] not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. have, ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person 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. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. what ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. he has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person 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. will be taken away ἀρθήσεται (arthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. him. 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. 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