Matthew 13:36-43 - The Parable Of The Weeds Interpreted
36 He then left the crowds and went into the house. [While there] His disciples came to Him, and said, "Explain to us [the meaning of] the parable of the weeds in the field."
37 And He answered them, "The person who planted the good seed is the Son of man, 38 and the field [represents] the world. The good seed [represents] the children who belong to the kingdom, and the weeds [represent] the children who belong to the evil one [i.e., the devil]. 39 The enemy who scattered the weed seeds is the devil; the harvest time is the end of the world; and the harvesters are angels. 40 Just like the weeds were gathered up and burned with fire, so it will be at the end of the world. 41 The Son of man will send out His angels and they will gather out of His kingdom all those people who cause others to fall away [from God] and those who [continue to] sin. 42 He will throw these people into the fiery furnace where there will be crying and excruciating pain. 43 Then the people who did what was right will shine out like the sun in their Father's kingdom. The person who has ears [to hear with] ought to listen [to this] carefully.