Matthew 13:35

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

I will utter

General references

Matthew 5:2

Acts 15:18

Bible References

I will utter

But Tyre and Sidon will be shown more leniency in the judgment [day] than you will.

Now may there be glory for ever, through Jesus Christ, to the only wise God, who is able to make you stand firm [in the faith], according to the good news and proclamation of Jesus Christ. This message is the secret which was [eventually] revealed, after having been kept quiet about for long ages.

But we [apostles] speak God's secret wisdom, which has been hidden [through the ages], which God predetermined for our honor before time began.

which was not told to people of previous generations as it has now been revealed to His [i.e., Christ's] holy apostles and prophets by the Holy Spirit.

I was made a minister of the church according to the task given to me by God to fully present His message to you.

[It is] God who saved us and called us to live holy lives [or, "to be dedicated people"], not as a result of our [good] deeds, but in harmony with His own purpose and unearned favor. [This was] given to us through [the atoning work of] Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time. [Note: Salvation through Christ was planned before time began. See Titus 1:2; Rom. 16:25; Eph. 1:4].

[and provides] hope for never ending life. God, who cannot lie, promised this [life] before the beginning of time,

In times past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets in many parts and in various ways,

They studied [their own prophecies] to learn what, or which, [person or] time the Holy Spirit in them pointed to, in predicting the sufferings of Christ and the glories yet to come.

General references

He opened His mouth and taught them, saying,

This is what the Lord said when He predicted these things long ago.'