35 This was so that what was spoken through the prophet would be [a]fulfilled:

(A)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 (B)the house. And His disciples came to Him and said, “(C)Explain to us the parable of the [b]weeds of the field.” 37 And He said, “The one who sows the good seed is (D)the Son of Man,

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 13:35 Lit fulfilled, saying
  2. Matthew 13:36 Prob. darnel, a weed resembling wheat

35 So was fulfilled(A) what was spoken through the prophet:

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

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(C) of the weeds in the field.”

37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 13:35 Psalm 78:2