Bible Strands
Matthew 13:24
Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses his disciples in Matthew 13, introducing a new teaching immediately after concluding the parable of the soils. He presents this teaching as a direct comparison to illustrate the nature of the kingdom of heaven.
The words — The Greek term παραβολὴν (parabolēn) denotes a parable or illustrative comparison, while βασιλεία (basileia) explicitly names the kingdom. Jesus uses παρέθηκεν (parethēken) to indicate he is placing this comparison directly before his audience.
The thread — Matthew repeatedly employs this structural formula elsewhere, as seen in Matthew 20:1, Matthew 13:47, and Matthew 25:1. Each reference follows the same pattern of comparing the kingdom of heaven to a familiar earthly scenario.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize that the kingdom of heaven operates through intentional, deliberate action rather than passive occurrence. It demands attention to the specific elements introduced in the comparison before drawing any further conclusions.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
Cross-references
- Matthew 25:1 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
- Matthew 13:47 Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish.
- Matthew 20:1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
- Matthew 22:2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.
- Matthew 13:37 He replied, “The One who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.
- Luke 13:20 Again He asked, “To what can I compare the kingdom of God?
- Matthew 13:33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”
- Mark 4:26 Jesus also said, “The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed on the ground.
- Luke 13:18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it?
- Matthew 13:31 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field.