Matthew 13:39

"the field is the world, the good seeds are the children of the Kingdom, and the darnel weeds are the children of the evil one."

Key Reflection

In Matthew 13:39, Jesus uses the parable to illustrate that the world is a field where good seeds (representing faithful followers of God) and darnel weeds (symbolizing those who are wicked or false believers) coexist. This imagery suggests that in the end, the righteous will be separated from the evil, much like weeds are eventually removed from the ground.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 39. No Barnes text on this verse. See Barnes on "Mt 13:36" {d} "end of the world" Joe 3:13; Re 14:15 {e} "the angels" Re 14:15-19 __________________________________________________________________

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