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Matthew 13:36 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Matthew 13:36 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 13 verse 36 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Weeds Explained
“Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.”
Matthew 13:36 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 13:36
Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house—a deliberate transition from public to private teaching. The disciples' request, Declare unto us the parable of the tares (φράσον ἡμῖν τὴν παραβολήν, phrason hēmin tēn parabolēn—'explain to us'), shows they recognized deeper meaning beyond the surface story, unlike the crowds who heard but did not understand (v. 13-15).This pattern—public parables, private explanations—distinguishes the disciples who were given 'to know the mysteries of the kingdom' (v. 11). The request demonstrates humility: even the Twelve needed interpretation. Chr...
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Cross-References for Matthew 13:36
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“To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.,He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.,,,,,,,,”
“What is this that he says to us, 'A little while, and you won't see me, and again a little while, and you will see me;' and, 'Because I go to the Father?'”
“And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.”
“and to go ahead to the other side”
“Explain the parable to us.”
“the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them”
“and sat by the seaside.”
“his disciples asked him about the parable.”
“and to go ahead of him to the other side”
“got into the boat”