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Matthew 13:25 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 13:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 13 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.”
Matthew 13:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 13:25
While men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat (ἦλθεν αὐτοῦ ὁ ἐχθρὸς καὶ ἐπέσπειρεν ζιζάνια)—zizania refers to bearded darnel (Lolium temulentum), a weed virtually indistinguishable from wheat until grain heads form. The enemy (ὁ ἐχθρός) is Satan (v. 39), who deliberately counterfeits God's work. This isn't accidental contamination but intentional sabotage.The nighttime sowing emphasizes stealth and evil intent—in Roman law, sowing another's field with weeds was a recognized crime. Satan's tares are false converts, counterfeit Christians who look genuine until tested. The timi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 13:25
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“walks around like a roaring lion”
“as false teachers will also be among you”
“and the reapers are angels.”
“speaking perverse things”
“and many be defiled by it;”
“the old serpent”
“they all slumbered and slept.”
“but”
“who stole in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus”
“deceitful workers”