Matthew 13:36-43 - The Parable Of The Weeds Interpreted

36 Then Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to him and asked, "Explain to us the parable about the weeds in the field."

37 He answered, "The person who sowed good seed is the Son of Man, 38 while the field is the world. The good seed are those who belong to the kingdom, while the weeds are those who belong to the evil one. 39 The enemy who sowed them is the Devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels. 40 Just as weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so it will be at end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather from his kingdom everything that causes others to sin and those who practice lawlessness 42 and they will throw them into a blazing furnace. In that place there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let the person who has ears listen!"


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