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Matthew 13:7 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Matthew 13:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 13 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:”
Matthew 13:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 13:7
'And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them.' Jesus describes third response-type: thorny ground. Seeds germinate, plants grow, but 'thorns sprung up' (ἀνέβησαν αἱ ἄκανθαι/anebēsan hai akanthai) alongside and eventually 'choked them' (ἔπνιξαν/epnixan). Jesus explains (v.22): thorns represent 'care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches'—worldly concerns, material pursuit, and wealth's false promises. These compete with gospel for heart allegiance, ultimately suffocating spiritual life. Reformed theology sees this as describing believers whose faith is hindere...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 13:7
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“Break up your fallow ground”
“Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;”
“this is he who hears the word”