Apologetics Bible

Matthew 13:1

Greek

⸀Ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ ἐξελθὼν ὁ Ἰησοῦς ⸀τῆς οἰκίας ἐκάθητο παρὰ τὴν θάλασσαν·

En te emera ekeine exelthon o Iesoys tes oikias ekatheto para ten thalassan·

KJV: The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

AKJV: The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

ASV: On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

YLT: And in that day Jesus, having gone forth from the house, was sitting by the sea,

Exposition: Matthew 13:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:2

Greek

καὶ συνήχθησαν πρὸς αὐτὸν ὄχλοι πολλοί, ὥστε αὐτὸν ⸀εἰς πλοῖον ἐμβάντα καθῆσθαι, καὶ πᾶς ὁ ὄχλος ἐπὶ τὸν αἰγιαλὸν εἱστήκει.

kai synechthesan pros ayton ochloi polloi, oste ayton eis ploion embanta kathesthai, kai pas o ochlos epi ton aigialon eistekei.

KJV: And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.

AKJV: And great multitudes were gathered together to him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.

ASV: And there were gathered unto him great multitudes, so that he entered into a boat, and sat; and all the multitude stood on the beach.

YLT: and gathered together unto him were many multitudes, so that he having gone into the boat did sit down, and all the multitude on the beach did stand,

Exposition: Matthew 13:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:3

Greek

καὶ ἐλάλησεν αὐτοῖς πολλὰ ἐν παραβολαῖς λέγων· Ἰδοὺ ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρων τοῦ σπείρειν.

kai elalesen aytois polla en parabolais legon· Idoy exelthen o speiron toy speirein.

KJV: And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;

AKJV: And he spoke many things to them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;

ASV: And he spake to them many things in parables, saying, Behold, the sower went forth to sow;

YLT: and he spake to them many things in similes, saying: `Lo, the sower went forth to sow,

Exposition: Matthew 13:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:4

Greek

καὶ ἐν τῷ σπείρειν αὐτὸν ἃ μὲν ἔπεσεν παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν, καὶ ⸂ἐλθόντα τὰ πετεινὰ⸃ κατέφαγεν αὐτά.

kai en to speirein ayton a men epesen para ten odon, kai elthonta ta peteina katephagen ayta.

KJV: And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

AKJV: And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

ASV: and as he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured them:

YLT: and in his sowing, some indeed fell by the way, and the fowls did come and devour them,

Exposition: Matthew 13:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:5

Greek

ἄλλα δὲ ἔπεσεν ἐπὶ τὰ πετρώδη ὅπου οὐκ εἶχεν γῆν πολλήν, καὶ εὐθέως ἐξανέτειλεν διὰ τὸ μὴ ἔχειν βάθος γῆς,

alla de epesen epi ta petrode opoy oyk eichen gen pollen, kai eytheos exaneteilen dia to me echein bathos ges,

KJV: Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:

AKJV: Some fell on stony places, where they had not much earth: and immediately they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:

ASV: and others fell upon the rocky places, where they had not much earth: and straightway they sprang up, because they had no deepness of earth:

YLT: and others fell upon the rocky places, where they had not much earth, and immediately they sprang forth, through not having depth of earth,

Exposition: Matthew 13:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:6

Greek

ἡλίου δὲ ἀνατείλαντος ἐκαυματίσθη καὶ διὰ τὸ μὴ ἔχειν ῥίζαν ἐξηράνθη.

elioy de anateilantos ekaymatisthe kai dia to me echein rizan exeranthe.

KJV: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

AKJV: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

ASV: and when the sun was risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

YLT: and the sun having risen they were scorched, and through not having root, they withered,

Exposition: Matthew 13:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:7

Greek

ἄλλα δὲ ἔπεσεν ἐπὶ τὰς ἀκάνθας, καὶ ἀνέβησαν αἱ ἄκανθαι καὶ ⸀ἔπνιξαν αὐτά.

alla de epesen epi tas akanthas, kai anebesan ai akanthai kai epnixan ayta.

KJV: And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

AKJV: And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

ASV: And others fell upon the thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked them:

YLT: and others fell upon the thorns, and the thorns did come up and choke them,

Exposition: Matthew 13:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:8

Greek

ἄλλα δὲ ἔπεσεν ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν τὴν καλὴν καὶ ἐδίδου καρπόν, ὃ μὲν ἑκατὸν ὃ δὲ ἑξήκοντα ὃ δὲ τριάκοντα.

alla de epesen epi ten gen ten kalen kai edidoy karpon, o men ekaton o de exekonta o de triakonta.

KJV: But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

AKJV: But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundred times, some sixty times, some thirty times.

ASV: and others fell upon the good ground, and yielded fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

YLT: and others fell upon the good ground, and were giving fruit, some indeed a hundredfold, and some sixty, and some thirty.

Exposition: Matthew 13:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:9

Greek

ὁ ἔχων ⸀ὦτα ἀκουέτω.

o echon ota akoyeto.

KJV: Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

AKJV: Who has ears to hear, let him hear.

ASV: He that hath ears, let him hear.

YLT: He who is having ears to hear--let him hear.'

Exposition: Matthew 13:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:10

Greek

Καὶ προσελθόντες οἱ μαθηταὶ εἶπαν αὐτῷ· Διὰ τί ἐν παραβολαῖς λαλεῖς αὐτοῖς;

Kai proselthontes oi mathetai eipan ayto· Dia ti en parabolais laleis aytois;

KJV: And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?

AKJV: And the disciples came, and said to him, Why speak you to them in parables?

ASV: And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?

YLT: And the disciples having come near, said to him, `Wherefore in similes dost thou speak to them?'

Exposition: Matthew 13:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:11

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν ⸀αὐτοῖς· Ὅτι ὑμῖν δέδοται γνῶναι τὰ μυστήρια τῆς βασιλείας τῶν οὐρανῶν, ἐκείνοις δὲ οὐ δέδοται.

o de apokritheis eipen aytois· Oti ymin dedotai gnonai ta mysteria tes basileias ton oyranon, ekeinois de oy dedotai.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

ASV: And he answered and said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

YLT: And he answering said to them that--`To you it hath been given to know the secrets of the reign of the heavens, and to these it hath not been given,

Exposition: Matthew 13:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:12

Greek

ὅστις γὰρ ἔχει, δοθήσεται αὐτῷ καὶ περισσευθήσεται· ὅστις δὲ οὐκ ἔχει, καὶ ὃ ἔχει ἀρθήσεται ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ.

ostis gar echei, dothesetai ayto kai perisseythesetai· ostis de oyk echei, kai o echei arthesetai ap aytoy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: 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.

Exposition: Matthew 13:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:13

Greek

διὰ τοῦτο ἐν παραβολαῖς αὐτοῖς λαλῶ, ὅτι βλέποντες οὐ βλέπουσιν καὶ ἀκούοντες οὐκ ἀκούουσιν οὐδὲ συνίουσιν·

dia toyto en parabolais aytois lalo, oti blepontes oy blepoysin kai akoyontes oyk akoyoysin oyde synioysin·

KJV: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

AKJV: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

ASV: Therefore speak I to them in parables; because seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

YLT: `Because of this, in similes do I speak to them, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor understand,

Exposition: Matthew 13:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:14

Greek

καὶ ἀναπληροῦται αὐτοῖς ἡ προφητεία Ἠσαΐου ἡ λέγουσα· Ἀκοῇ ἀκούσετε καὶ οὐ μὴ συνῆτε, καὶ βλέποντες βλέψετε καὶ οὐ μὴ ἴδητε.

kai anapleroytai aytois e propheteia Esaioy e legoysa· Akoe akoysete kai oy me synete, kai blepontes blepsete kai oy me idete.

KJV: And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

AKJV: And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which says, By hearing you shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing you shall see, and shall not perceive:

ASV: And unto them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall in no wise understand;

YLT: and fulfilled on them is the prophecy of Isaiah, that saith, With hearing ye shall hear, and ye shall not understand, and seeing ye shall see, and ye shall not perceive,

Exposition: Matthew 13:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:15

Greek

ἐπαχύνθη γὰρ ἡ καρδία τοῦ λαοῦ τούτου, καὶ τοῖς ὠσὶν βαρέως ἤκουσαν, καὶ τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτῶν ἐκάμμυσαν· μήποτε ἴδωσιν τοῖς ὀφθαλμοῖς καὶ τοῖς ὠσὶν ἀκούσωσιν καὶ τῇ καρδίᾳ συνῶσιν καὶ ἐπιστρέψωσιν, καὶ ἰάσομαι αὐτούς.

epachynthe gar e kardia toy laoy toytoy, kai tois osin bareos ekoysan, kai toys ophthalmoys ayton ekammysan· mepote idosin tois ophthalmois kai tois osin akoysosin kai te kardia synosin kai epistrepsosin, kai iasomai aytoys.

KJV: For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

AKJV: For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

ASV: For this people’s heart is waxed gross,

YLT: for made gross was the heart of this people, and with the ears they heard heavily, and their eyes they did close, lest they might see with the eyes, and with the ears might hear, and with the heart understand, and turn back, and I might heal them.

Exposition: Matthew 13:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:16

Greek

ὑμῶν δὲ μακάριοι οἱ ὀφθαλμοὶ ὅτι βλέπουσιν, καὶ τὰ ὦτα ὑμῶν ὅτι ⸀ἀκούουσιν.

ymon de makarioi oi ophthalmoi oti blepoysin, kai ta ota ymon oti akoyoysin.

KJV: But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

AKJV: But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

ASV: But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear.

YLT: `And happy are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear,

Exposition: Matthew 13:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:17

Greek

ἀμὴν γὰρ λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι πολλοὶ προφῆται καὶ δίκαιοι ἐπεθύμησαν ἰδεῖν ἃ βλέπετε καὶ οὐκ εἶδαν, καὶ ἀκοῦσαι ἃ ἀκούετε καὶ οὐκ ἤκουσαν.

amen gar lego ymin oti polloi prophetai kai dikaioi epethymesan idein a blepete kai oyk eidan, kai akoysai a akoyete kai oyk ekoysan.

KJV: For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

AKJV: For truly I say to you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which you hear, and have not heard them. ¶

ASV: For verily I say unto you, that many prophets and righteous men desired to see the things which ye see, and saw them not; and to hear the things which ye hear, and heard them not.

YLT: for verily I say to you, that many prophets and righteous men did desire to see that which ye look on, and they did not see, and to hear that which ye hear, and they did not hear.

Exposition: Matthew 13:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:18

Greek

Ὑμεῖς οὖν ἀκούσατε τὴν παραβολὴν τοῦ ⸀σπείραντος.

Ymeis oyn akoysate ten parabolen toy speirantos.

KJV: Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

AKJV: Hear you therefore the parable of the sower.

ASV: Hear then ye the parable of the sower.

YLT: `Ye, therefore, hear ye the simile of the sower:

Exposition: Matthew 13:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:19

Greek

παντὸς ἀκούοντος τὸν λόγον τῆς βασιλείας καὶ μὴ συνιέντος, ἔρχεται ὁ πονηρὸς καὶ ἁρπάζει τὸ ἐσπαρμένον ἐν τῇ καρδίᾳ αὐτοῦ· οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ παρὰ τὴν ὁδὸν σπαρείς.

pantos akoyontos ton logon tes basileias kai me synientos, erchetai o poneros kai arpazei to esparmenon en te kardia aytoy· oytos estin o para ten odon spareis.

KJV: When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

AKJV: When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

ASV: When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the evil one, and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side.

YLT: Every one hearing the word of the reign, and not understanding--the evil one doth come, and doth catch that which hath been sown in his heart; this is that sown by the way.

Exposition: Matthew 13:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:20

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἐπὶ τὰ πετρώδη σπαρείς, οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ τὸν λόγον ἀκούων καὶ εὐθὺς μετὰ χαρᾶς λαμβάνων αὐτόν,

o de epi ta petrode spareis, oytos estin o ton logon akoyon kai eythys meta charas lambanon ayton,

KJV: But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

AKJV: But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it;

ASV: And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;

YLT: `And that sown on the rocky places, this is he who is hearing the word, and immediately with joy is receiving it,

Exposition: Matthew 13:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:21

Greek

οὐκ ἔχει δὲ ῥίζαν ἐν ἑαυτῷ ἀλλὰ πρόσκαιρός ἐστιν, γενομένης δὲ θλίψεως ἢ διωγμοῦ διὰ τὸν λόγον εὐθὺς σκανδαλίζεται.

oyk echei de rizan en eayto alla proskairos estin, genomenes de thlipseos e diogmoy dia ton logon eythys skandalizetai.

KJV: Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

AKJV: Yet has he not root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution rises because of the word, by and by he is offended.

ASV: yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway he stumbleth.

YLT: and he hath not root in himself, but is temporary, and persecution or tribulation having happened because of the word, immediately he is stumbled.

Exposition: Matthew 13:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:22

Greek

ὁ δὲ εἰς τὰς ἀκάνθας σπαρείς, οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ τὸν λόγον ἀκούων, καὶ ἡ μέριμνα τοῦ αἰῶνος ⸀τούτου καὶ ἡ ἀπάτη τοῦ πλούτου συμπνίγει τὸν λόγον, καὶ ἄκαρπος γίνεται.

o de eis tas akanthas spareis, oytos estin o ton logon akoyon, kai e merimna toy aionos toytoy kai e apate toy ploytoy sympnigei ton logon, kai akarpos ginetai.

KJV: He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

AKJV: He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

ASV: And he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

YLT: `And that sown toward the thorns, this is he who is hearing the word, and the anxiety of this age, and the deceitfulness of the riches, do choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

Exposition: Matthew 13:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:23

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἐπὶ τὴν ⸂καλὴν γῆν⸃ σπαρείς, οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ τὸν λόγον ἀκούων καὶ ⸀συνιείς, ὃς δὴ καρποφορεῖ καὶ ποιεῖ ὃ μὲν ἑκατὸν ὃ δὲ ἑξήκοντα ὃ δὲ τριάκοντα.

o de epi ten kalen gen spareis, oytos estin o ton logon akoyon kai synieis, os de karpophorei kai poiei o men ekaton o de exekonta o de triakonta.

KJV: But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

AKJV: But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it; which also bears fruit, and brings forth, some an hundred times, some sixty, some thirty. ¶

ASV: And he that was sown upon the good ground, this is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who verily beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

YLT: `And that sown on the good ground: this is he who is hearing the word, and is understanding, who indeed doth bear fruit, and doth make, some indeed a hundredfold, and some sixty, and some thirty.'

Exposition: Matthew 13:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:24

Greek

Ἄλλην παραβολὴν παρέθηκεν αὐτοῖς λέγων· Ὡμοιώθη ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ἀνθρώπῳ ⸀σπείραντι καλὸν σπέρμα ἐν τῷ ἀγρῷ αὐτοῦ.

Allen parabolen paretheken aytois legon· Omoiothe e basileia ton oyranon anthropo speiranti kalon sperma en to agro aytoy.

KJV: Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

AKJV: Another parable put he forth to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man which sowed good seed in his field:

ASV: Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field:

YLT: Another simile he set before them, saying: `The reign of the heavens was likened to a man sowing good seed in his field,

Exposition: Matthew 13:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:25

Greek

ἐν δὲ τῷ καθεύδειν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους ἦλθεν αὐτοῦ ὁ ἐχθρὸς καὶ ⸀ἐπέσπειρεν ζιζάνια ἀνὰ μέσον τοῦ σίτου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν.

en de to katheydein toys anthropoys elthen aytoy o echthros kai epespeiren zizania ana meson toy sitoy kai apelthen.

KJV: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

AKJV: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

ASV: but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares also among the wheat, and went away.

YLT: and, while men are sleeping, his enemy came and sowed darnel in the midst of the wheat, and went away,

Exposition: Matthew 13:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:26

Greek

ὅτε δὲ ἐβλάστησεν ὁ χόρτος καὶ καρπὸν ἐποίησεν, τότε ἐφάνη καὶ τὰ ζιζάνια.

ote de eblastesen o chortos kai karpon epoiesen, tote ephane kai ta zizania.

KJV: But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

AKJV: But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

ASV: But when the blade sprang up and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

YLT: and when the herb sprang up, and yielded fruit, then appeared also the darnel.

Exposition: Matthew 13:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:27

Greek

προσελθόντες δὲ οἱ δοῦλοι τοῦ οἰκοδεσπότου εἶπον αὐτῷ· Κύριε, οὐχὶ καλὸν σπέρμα ⸀ἔσπειρας ἐν τῷ σῷ ἀγρῷ; πόθεν οὖν ἔχει ζιζάνια;

proselthontes de oi doyloi toy oikodespotoy eipon ayto· Kyrie, oychi kalon sperma espeiras en to so agro; pothen oyn echei zizania;

KJV: So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?

AKJV: So the servants of the householder came and said to him, Sir, did not you sow good seed in your field? from where then has it tares?

ASV: And the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence then hath it tares?

YLT: `And the servants of the householder, having come near, said to him, Sir, good seed didst thou not sow in thy field? whence then hath it the darnel?

Exposition: Matthew 13:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:28

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἔφη αὐτοῖς· Ἐχθρὸς ἄνθρωπος τοῦτο ἐποίησεν. οἱ δὲ ⸂δοῦλοι αὐτῷ λέγουσιν⸃· Θέλεις οὖν ἀπελθόντες ⸀συλλέξωμεν αὐτά;

o de ephe aytois· Echthros anthropos toyto epoiesen. oi de doyloi ayto legoysin· Theleis oyn apelthontes syllexomen ayta;

KJV: He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?

AKJV: He said to them, An enemy has done this. The servants said to him, Will you then that we go and gather them up?

ASV: And he said unto them, An enemy hath done this. And the servants say unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?

YLT: And he saith to them, A man, an enemy, did this; and the servants said to him, Wilt thou, then, that having gone away we may gather it up?

Exposition: Matthew 13:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:29

Greek

ὁ δέ ⸀φησιν· Οὔ, μήποτε συλλέγοντες τὰ ζιζάνια ἐκριζώσητε ἅμα αὐτοῖς τὸν σῖτον·

o de phesin· Oy, mepote syllegontes ta zizania ekrizosete ama aytois ton siton·

KJV: But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.

AKJV: But he said, No; lest while you gather up the tares, you root up also the wheat with them.

ASV: But he saith, Nay; lest haply while ye gather up the tares, ye root up the wheat with them.

YLT: `And he said, No, lest--gathering up the darnel--ye root up with it the wheat,

Exposition: Matthew 13:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:30

Greek

ἄφετε συναυξάνεσθαι ἀμφότερα ⸀μέχρι τοῦ θερισμοῦ· καὶ ἐν καιρῷ τοῦ θερισμοῦ ἐρῶ τοῖς θερισταῖς· Συλλέξατε πρῶτον τὰ ζιζάνια καὶ δήσατε αὐτὰ εἰς δέσμας πρὸς τὸ κατακαῦσαι αὐτά, τὸν δὲ σῖτον ⸀συναγάγετε εἰς τὴν ἀποθήκην μου.

aphete synayxanesthai amphotera mechri toy therismoy· kai en kairo toy therismoy ero tois theristais· Syllexate proton ta zizania kai desate ayta eis desmas pros to katakaysai ayta, ton de siton synagagete eis ten apotheken moy.

KJV: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

AKJV: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather you together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. ¶

ASV: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather up first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them; but gather the wheat into my barn.

YLT: suffer both to grow together till the harvest, and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather up first the darnel, and bind it in bundles, to burn it, and the wheat gather up into my storehouse.'

Exposition: Matthew 13:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:31

Greek

Ἄλλην παραβολὴν παρέθηκεν αὐτοῖς λέγων· Ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν κόκκῳ σινάπεως, ὃν λαβὼν ἄνθρωπος ἔσπειρεν ἐν τῷ ἀγρῷ αὐτοῦ·

Allen parabolen paretheken aytois legon· Omoia estin e basileia ton oyranon kokko sinapeos, on labon anthropos espeiren en to agro aytoy·

KJV: Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:

AKJV: Another parable put he forth to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:

ASV: Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:

YLT: Another simile he set before them, saying: `The reign of the heavens is like to a grain of mustard, which a man having taken, did sow in his field,

Exposition: Matthew 13:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:32

Greek

ὃ μικρότερον μέν ἐστιν πάντων τῶν σπερμάτων, ὅταν δὲ αὐξηθῇ μεῖζον τῶν λαχάνων ἐστὶν καὶ γίνεται δένδρον, ὥστε ἐλθεῖν τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καὶ κατασκηνοῦν ἐν τοῖς κλάδοις αὐτοῦ.

o mikroteron men estin panton ton spermaton, otan de ayxethe meizon ton lachanon estin kai ginetai dendron, oste elthein ta peteina toy oyranoy kai kataskenoyn en tois kladois aytoy.

KJV: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.

AKJV: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. ¶

ASV: which indeed is less than all seeds; but when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the heaven come and lodge in the branches thereof.

YLT: which less, indeed, is than all the seeds, but when it may be grown, is greatest of the herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the heaven do come and rest in its branches.'

Exposition: Matthew 13:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:33

Greek

Ἄλλην παραβολὴν ἐλάλησεν αὐτοῖς· Ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ζύμῃ, ἣν λαβοῦσα γυνὴ ⸀ἐνέκρυψεν εἰς ἀλεύρου σάτα τρία ἕως οὗ ἐζυμώθη ὅλον.

Allen parabolen elalesen aytois· Omoia estin e basileia ton oyranon zyme, en laboysa gyne enekrypsen eis aleyroy sata tria eos oy ezymothe olon.

KJV: Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

AKJV: Another parable spoke he to them; The kingdom of heaven is like to leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

ASV: Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till it was all leavened.

YLT: Another simile spake he to them: `The reign of the heavens is like to leaven, which a woman having taken, hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.'

Exposition: Matthew 13:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:34

Greek

Ταῦτα πάντα ἐλάλησεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐν παραβολαῖς τοῖς ὄχλοις, καὶ χωρὶς παραβολῆς ⸀οὐδὲν ἐλάλει αὐτοῖς·

Tayta panta elalesen o Iesoys en parabolais tois ochlois, kai choris paraboles oyden elalei aytois·

KJV: All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:

AKJV: All these things spoke Jesus to the multitude in parables; and without a parable spoke he not to them:

ASV: All these things spake Jesus in parables unto the multitudes; and without a parable spake he nothing unto them:

YLT: All these things spake Jesus in similes to the multitudes, and without a simile he was not speaking to them,

Exposition: Matthew 13:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:35

Greek

ὅπως πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος· Ἀνοίξω ἐν παραβολαῖς τὸ στόμα μου, ἐρεύξομαι κεκρυμμένα ἀπὸ ⸀καταβολῆς.

opos plerothe to rethen dia toy prophetoy legontos· Anoixo en parabolais to stoma moy, ereyxomai kekrymmena apo kataboles.

KJV: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

AKJV: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

ASV: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables;

YLT: that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through the prophet, saying, `I will open in similes my mouth, I will utter things having been hidden from the foundation of the world.'

Exposition: Matthew 13:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:36

Greek

Τότε ἀφεὶς τοὺς ὄχλους ἦλθεν εἰς τὴν ⸀οἰκίαν. καὶ προσῆλθον αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ λέγοντες· ⸀Διασάφησον ἡμῖν τὴν παραβολὴν τῶν ζιζανίων τοῦ ἀγροῦ.

Tote apheis toys ochloys elthen eis ten oikian. kai proselthon ayto oi mathetai aytoy legontes· Diasapheson emin ten parabolen ton zizanion toy agroy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: 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.'

Exposition: Matthew 13:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:37

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς ⸀εἶπεν· Ὁ σπείρων τὸ καλὸν σπέρμα ἐστὶν ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου·

o de apokritheis eipen· O speiron to kalon sperma estin o yios toy anthropoy·

KJV: He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

AKJV: He answered and said to them, He that sows the good seed is the Son of man;

ASV: And he answered and said, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

YLT: And he answering said to them, `He who is sowing the good seed is the Son of Man,

Exposition: Matthew 13:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:38

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀγρός ἐστιν ὁ κόσμος· τὸ δὲ καλὸν σπέρμα, οὗτοί εἰσιν οἱ υἱοὶ τῆς βασιλείας· τὰ δὲ ζιζάνιά εἰσιν οἱ υἱοὶ τοῦ πονηροῦ,

o de agros estin o kosmos· to de kalon sperma, oytoi eisin oi yioi tes basileias· ta de zizania eisin oi yioi toy poneroy,

KJV: The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

AKJV: The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

ASV: and the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the evil one;

YLT: and the field is the world, and the good seed, these are the sons of the reign, and the darnel are the sons of the evil one,

Exposition: Matthew 13:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:39

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἐχθρὸς ὁ σπείρας αὐτά ἐστιν ὁ διάβολος· ὁ δὲ θερισμὸς συντέλεια ⸀αἰῶνός ἐστιν, οἱ δὲ θερισταὶ ἄγγελοί εἰσιν.

o de echthros o speiras ayta estin o diabolos· o de therismos synteleia aionos estin, oi de theristai aggeloi eisin.

KJV: The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

AKJV: The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

ASV: and the enemy that sowed them is the devil: and the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are angels.

YLT: and the enemy who sowed them is the devil, and the harvest is a full end of the age, and the reapers are messengers.

Exposition: Matthew 13:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:40

Greek

ὥσπερ οὖν συλλέγεται τὰ ζιζάνια καὶ πυρὶ ⸀καίεται, οὕτως ἔσται ἐν τῇ συντελείᾳ τοῦ ⸀αἰῶνος·

osper oyn syllegetai ta zizania kai pyri kaietai, oytos estai en te synteleia toy aionos·

KJV: As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

AKJV: As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

ASV: As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire; so shall it be in the end of the world.

YLT: `As, then, the darnel is gathered up, and is burned with fire, so shall it be in the full end of this age,

Exposition: Matthew 13:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:41

Greek

ἀποστελεῖ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου τοὺς ἀγγέλους αὐτοῦ, καὶ συλλέξουσιν ἐκ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ πάντα τὰ σκάνδαλα καὶ τοὺς ποιοῦντας τὴν ἀνομίαν,

apostelei o yios toy anthropoy toys aggeloys aytoy, kai syllexoysin ek tes basileias aytoy panta ta skandala kai toys poioyntas ten anomian,

KJV: The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

AKJV: The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

ASV: The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that cause stumbling, and them that do iniquity,

YLT: the Son of Man shall send forth his messengers, and they shall gather up out of his kingdom all the stumbling-blocks, and those doing the unlawlessness,

Exposition: Matthew 13:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:42

Greek

καὶ βαλοῦσιν αὐτοὺς εἰς τὴν κάμινον τοῦ πυρός· ἐκεῖ ἔσται ὁ κλαυθμὸς καὶ ὁ βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων.

kai baloysin aytoys eis ten kaminon toy pyros· ekei estai o klaythmos kai o brygmos ton odonton.

KJV: And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

AKJV: And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

ASV: and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

YLT: and shall cast them to the furnace of the fire; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth.

Exposition: Matthew 13:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:43

Greek

Τότε οἱ δίκαιοι ἐκλάμψουσιν ὡς ὁ ἥλιος ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτῶν. ὁ ἔχων ⸀ὦτα ἀκουέτω.

Tote oi dikaioi eklampsoysin os o elios en te basileia toy patros ayton. o echon ota akoyeto.

KJV: Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

AKJV: Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who has ears to hear, let him hear. ¶

ASV: Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears, let him hear.

YLT: `Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the reign of their Father. He who is having ears to hear--let him hear.

Exposition: Matthew 13:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:44

Greek

⸀Ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν θησαυρῷ κεκρυμμένῳ ἐν τῷ ἀγρῷ, ὃν εὑρὼν ἄνθρωπος ἔκρυψεν, καὶ ἀπὸ τῆς χαρᾶς αὐτοῦ ὑπάγει καὶ ⸂πωλεῖ πάντα ὅσα ἔχει⸃ καὶ ἀγοράζει τὸν ἀγρὸν ἐκεῖνον.

Omoia estin e basileia ton oyranon thesayro kekrymmeno en to agro, on eyron anthropos ekrypsen, kai apo tes charas aytoy ypagei kai polei panta osa echei kai agorazei ton agron ekeinon.

KJV: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

AKJV: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to treasure hid in a field; the which when a man has found, he hides, and for joy thereof goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field. ¶

ASV: The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

YLT: `Again, the reign of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found did hide, and from his joy goeth, and all, as much as he hath, he selleth, and buyeth that field.

Exposition: Matthew 13:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:45

Greek

Πάλιν ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ⸀ἀνθρώπῳ ἐμπόρῳ ζητοῦντι καλοὺς μαργαρίτας·

Palin omoia estin e basileia ton oyranon anthropo emporo zetoynti kaloys margaritas·

KJV: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

AKJV: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

ASV: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls:

YLT: `Again, the reign of the heavens is like to a man, a merchant, seeking goodly pearls,

Exposition: Matthew 13:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:46

Greek

⸂εὑρὼν δὲ⸃ ἕνα πολύτιμον μαργαρίτην ἀπελθὼν πέπρακεν πάντα ὅσα εἶχεν καὶ ἠγόρασεν αὐτόν.

eyron de ena polytimon margariten apelthon pepraken panta osa eichen kai egorasen ayton.

KJV: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

AKJV: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. ¶

ASV: and having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

YLT: who having found one pearl of great price, having gone away, hath sold all, as much as he had, and bought it.

Exposition: Matthew 13:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:47

Greek

Πάλιν ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν σαγήνῃ βληθείσῃ εἰς τὴν θάλασσαν καὶ ἐκ παντὸς γένους συναγαγούσῃ·

Palin omoia estin e basileia ton oyranon sagene bletheise eis ten thalassan kai ek pantos genoys synagagoyse·

KJV: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

AKJV: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

ASV: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

YLT: `Again, the reign of the heavens is like to a net that was cast into the sea, and did gather together of every kind,

Exposition: Matthew 13:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:48

Greek

ἣν ὅτε ἐπληρώθη ἀναβιβάσαντες ἐπὶ τὸν αἰγιαλὸν καὶ καθίσαντες συνέλεξαν τὰ καλὰ εἰς ⸀ἄγγη, τὰ δὲ σαπρὰ ἔξω ἔβαλον.

en ote eplerothe anabibasantes epi ton aigialon kai kathisantes synelexan ta kala eis agge, ta de sapra exo ebalon.

KJV: Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

AKJV: Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

ASV: which, when it was filled, they drew up on the beach; and they sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but the bad they cast away.

YLT: which, when it was filled, having drawn up again upon the beach, and having sat down, they gathered the good into vessels, and the bad they did cast out,

Exposition: Matthew 13:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:49

Greek

οὕτως ἔσται ἐν τῇ συντελείᾳ τοῦ αἰῶνος· ἐξελεύσονται οἱ ἄγγελοι καὶ ἀφοριοῦσιν τοὺς πονηροὺς ἐκ μέσου τῶν δικαίων

oytos estai en te synteleia toy aionos· exeleysontai oi aggeloi kai aphorioysin toys poneroys ek mesoy ton dikaion

KJV: So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,

AKJV: So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,

ASV: So shall it be in the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the righteous,

YLT: so shall it be in the full end of the age, the messengers shall come forth and separate the evil out of the midst of the righteous,

Exposition: Matthew 13:49 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:50

Greek

καὶ βαλοῦσιν αὐτοὺς εἰς τὴν κάμινον τοῦ πυρός· ἐκεῖ ἔσται ὁ κλαυθμὸς καὶ ὁ βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων.

kai baloysin aytoys eis ten kaminon toy pyros· ekei estai o klaythmos kai o brygmos ton odonton.

KJV: And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

AKJV: And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

ASV: and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

YLT: and shall cast them to the furnace of the fire, there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth.'

Exposition: Matthew 13:50 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:51

Greek

⸀Συνήκατε ταῦτα πάντα; λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· ⸀Ναί.

Synekate tayta panta; legoysin ayto· Nai.

KJV: Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.

AKJV: Jesus says to them, Have you understood all these things? They say to him, Yes, Lord.

ASV: Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea.

YLT: Jesus saith to them, Did ye understand all these?' They say to him, Yes, sir.'

Exposition: Matthew 13:51 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:52

Greek

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Διὰ τοῦτο πᾶς γραμματεὺς μαθητευθεὶς ⸂τῇ βασιλείᾳ⸃ τῶν οὐρανῶν ὅμοιός ἐστιν ἀνθρώπῳ οἰκοδεσπότῃ ὅστις ἐκβάλλει ἐκ τοῦ θησαυροῦ αὐτοῦ καινὰ καὶ παλαιά.

o de eipen aytois· Dia toyto pas grammateys matheteytheis te basileia ton oyranon omoios estin anthropo oikodespote ostis ekballei ek toy thesayroy aytoy kaina kai palaia.

KJV: Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

AKJV: Then said he to them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed to the kingdom of heaven is like to a man that is an householder, which brings forth out of his treasure things new and old. ¶

ASV: And he said unto them, Therefore every scribe who hath been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

YLT: And he said to them, `Because of this every scribe having been discipled in regard to the reign of the heavens, is like to a man, a householder, who doth bring forth out of his treasure things new and old.'

Exposition: Matthew 13:52 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:53

Greek

καὶ ἐγένετο ὅτε ἐτέλεσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τὰς παραβολὰς ταύτας, μετῆρεν ἐκεῖθεν.

kai egeneto ote etelesen o Iesoys tas parabolas taytas, meteren ekeithen.

KJV: And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

AKJV: And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed there.

ASV: And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

YLT: And it came to pass, when Jesus finished these similes, he removed thence,

Exposition: Matthew 13:53 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:54

Greek

καὶ ἐλθὼν εἰς τὴν πατρίδα αὐτοῦ ἐδίδασκεν αὐτοὺς ἐν τῇ συναγωγῇ αὐτῶν, ὥστε ἐκπλήσσεσθαι αὐτοὺς καὶ λέγειν· Πόθεν τούτῳ ἡ σοφία αὕτη καὶ αἱ δυνάμεις;

kai elthon eis ten patrida aytoy edidasken aytoys en te synagoge ayton, oste ekplessesthai aytoys kai legein· Pothen toyto e sophia ayte kai ai dynameis;

KJV: And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

AKJV: And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, From where has this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

ASV: And coming into his own country he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

YLT: and having come to his own country, he was teaching them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and were saying, `Whence to this one this wisdom and the mighty works?

Exposition: Matthew 13:54 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:55

Greek

οὐχ οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ τοῦ τέκτονος υἱός; ⸀οὐχ ἡ μήτηρ αὐτοῦ λέγεται Μαριὰμ καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτοῦ Ἰάκωβος καὶ ⸀Ἰωσὴφ καὶ Σίμων καὶ Ἰούδας;

oych oytos estin o toy tektonos yios; oych e meter aytoy legetai Mariam kai oi adelphoi aytoy Iakobos kai Ioseph kai Simon kai Ioydas;

KJV: Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

AKJV: Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brothers, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

ASV: Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas?

YLT: is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary, and his brethren James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

Exposition: Matthew 13:55 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:56

Greek

καὶ αἱ ἀδελφαὶ αὐτοῦ οὐχὶ πᾶσαι πρὸς ἡμᾶς εἰσιν; πόθεν οὖν τούτῳ ταῦτα πάντα;

kai ai adelphai aytoy oychi pasai pros emas eisin; pothen oyn toyto tayta panta;

KJV: And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?

AKJV: And his sisters, are they not all with us? From where then has this man all these things?

ASV: And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?

YLT: and his sisters--are they not all with us? whence, then, to this one all these?'

Exposition: Matthew 13:56 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:57

Greek

καὶ ἐσκανδαλίζοντο ἐν αὐτῷ. ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Οὐκ ἔστιν προφήτης ἄτιμος εἰ μὴ ἐν τῇ ⸀πατρίδι καὶ ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ αὐτοῦ.

kai eskandalizonto en ayto. o de Iesoys eipen aytois· Oyk estin prophetes atimos ei me en te patridi kai en te oikia aytoy.

KJV: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

AKJV: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house.

ASV: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house.

YLT: and they were stumbled at him. And Jesus said to them, `A prophet is not without honour except in his own country, and in his own house:'

Exposition: Matthew 13:57 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 13:58

Greek

καὶ οὐκ ἐποίησεν ἐκεῖ δυνάμεις πολλὰς διὰ τὴν ἀπιστίαν αὐτῶν.

kai oyk epoiesen ekei dynameis pollas dia ten apistian ayton.

KJV: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

AKJV: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

ASV: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

YLT: and he did not there many mighty works, because of their unbelief.

Exposition: Matthew 13:58 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.