38The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one,


In Context

35 So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world."

36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field."

37 He answered, "The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.

38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one,

39 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.

40 "As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age.

Matthew 13:38 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:38The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked [one; ]

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

13:38And the field, is the world. And the good seed are the children of the kingdom. And the cockle, are the children of the wicked one.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

13:38and 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 ;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:38and the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom, but the darnel are the sons of the evil one;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:38and 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;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:38The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:38the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the children of the Kingdom; and the darnel weeds are the children of the evil one.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:38and 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,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:38The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;