The Leaven

33 He spoke another parable to them: (A)The kingdom of heaven is like [a]leaven, which a woman took and hid in (B)three [b]sata of flour until it was all leavened.”

34 All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables, and He did not speak anything to them (C)without a parable. 35 This was so that what was spoken through the prophet would be [c]fulfilled:

(D)I will open My mouth in parables;
I will proclaim things hidden since the foundation of the world.”

The Weeds Explained

36 Then He left the crowds and went into (E)the house. And His disciples came to Him and said, “(F)Explain to us the parable of the [d]weeds of the field.” 37 And He said, “The one who sows the good seed is (G)the Son of Man, 38 and the field is the world; and as for the good seed, these are (H)the sons of the kingdom; and the weeds are (I)the sons of (J)the evil one; 39 and the enemy who sowed them is the devil, and the harvest is (K)the [e]end of the age; and the reapers are angels. 40 So just as the weeds are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at (L)the [f]end of the age. 41 (M)The Son of Man (N)will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom [g]all (O)stumbling blocks, and those who commit lawlessness, 42 and they (P)will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place (Q)there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 (R)Then the righteous will shine forth like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. (S)The one who has ears, [h]let him hear.

Hidden Treasure

44 (T)The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from [i]joy over it he goes and (U)sells everything that he has, and buys that field.

A Costly Pearl

45 “Again, (V)the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, 46 and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold everything that he had and bought it.

A Dragnet

47 “Again, (W)the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered fish of every kind; 48 and when it was filled, they pulled it up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away. 49 So it will be at (X)the [j]end of the age: the angels will come forth and remove the wicked from among the righteous, 50 and they (Y)will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place (Z)there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

51 “Have you understood all these things?” They *said to Him, “Yes.” 52 And [k]Jesus said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings out of his treasure new things and old.”

Jesus Revisits Nazareth

53 (AA)When Jesus had finished these parables, He departed from there. 54 And (AB)He came to [l]His hometown and (AC)began teaching them in their synagogue, with the result that (AD)they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man acquire this wisdom and these [m]miraculous powers? 55 Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is (AE)His mother not called Mary, and His (AF)brothers, James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? 56 And (AG)His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this man acquire all these things?” 57 And they took (AH)offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, (AI)A prophet is not dishonored except in his [n]hometown and in his own household.” 58 And He did not do many [o]miracles there because of their unbelief.

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Notas al pie

  1. Matthew 13:33 I.e., fermented dough
  2. Matthew 13:33 A Gr term for a Heb measure, totaling about 48 lb. or 22 kg of flour
  3. Matthew 13:35 Lit fulfilled, saying
  4. Matthew 13:36 Prob. darnel, a weed resembling wheat
  5. Matthew 13:39 Or consummation
  6. Matthew 13:40 Or consummation
  7. Matthew 13:41 Or everything that is offensive
  8. Matthew 13:43 Or hear! Or listen!
  9. Matthew 13:44 Or his joy, he goes
  10. Matthew 13:49 Or consummation
  11. Matthew 13:52 Lit He
  12. Matthew 13:54 Or His own part of the country
  13. Matthew 13:54 Or miracles
  14. Matthew 13:57 Or own part of the country
  15. Matthew 13:58 Or works of power

33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like(A) yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds[a] of flour(B) until it worked all through the dough.”(C)

34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable.(D) 35 So was fulfilled(E) what was spoken through the prophet:

“I will open my mouth in parables,
    I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.”[b](F)

The Parable of the Weeds Explained

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

37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.(H) 38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one,(I) 39 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest(J) is the end of the age,(K) and the harvesters are angels.(L)

40 “As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man(M) will send out his angels,(N) and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. 42 They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.(O) 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun(P) in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.(Q)

The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like(R) treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.(S)

45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like(T) a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

The Parable of the Net

47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like(U) a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds(V) of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous(W) 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.(X)

51 “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked.

“Yes,” they replied.

52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”

A Prophet Without Honor(Y)

53 When Jesus had finished these parables,(Z) he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue,(AA) and they were amazed.(AB) “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. 55 “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son?(AC) Isn’t his mother’s(AD) name Mary, and aren’t his brothers(AE) James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? 56 Aren’t all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?” 57 And they took offense(AF) at him.

But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.”(AG)

58 And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.

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Notas al pie

  1. Matthew 13:33 Or about 27 kilograms
  2. Matthew 13:35 Psalm 78:2