Bible Strands
Matthew 13:26
When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also appeared.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks this line to his disciples while explaining a parable to the assembled crowds. The statement occurs after the enemy plants weeds among the wheat and departs, and immediately before the field's servants question the landowner about the weeds' origin.
The words — ἐβλάστησεν (eblastēsen) means "sprouted," and καρπὸν ἐποίησεν (karpon epoiēsen) translates to "produced fruit." These verbs describe the physical emergence of both the cultivated crop and the intruding weeds.
The thread — The simultaneous growth of crops and contaminants parallels the agricultural process described in Mark 4:26. Both passages present natural development that proceeds without direct human oversight.
Why it lands — The text states that intended and unintended growth will become visible at the same time, requiring delayed action rather than immediate removal. It asks the reader to accept that judgment must wait until the harvest rather than dictate premature intervention.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
Cross-references
- Mark 4:26 Jesus also said, “The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed on the ground.