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Matthew 13:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 13:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 13 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Matthew 13:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 13:23
Jesus explains the Parable of the Sower: '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.' Good soil represents genuine believers. Three characteristics mark them: hearing, understanding, and fruitbearing. 'Understandeth' (Greek syniēsin) means spiritual comprehension, not merely intellectual. The Spirit illuminates truth (1 Corinthians 2:14). 'Beareth fruit' (karpophorei) proves saving faith—transformation occurs. The varying yields (30, 60, 100-fold) s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 13:23
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“which are through Jesus Christ”
“but I chose you”
“joy”
“Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.”
“and yielded fruit: some one hundred times as much”
“as it does in you also”
“to please him in all respects”
“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:”