Matthew 13:27

The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The owner’s servants approach him after the wheat sprouts and the weeds appear, asking how the unwanted plants entered the field he previously planted with good seed.

The words — προσελθὸντες (proselthontes) records the servants’ physical approach to the master, while οἰκοδεσπότου (oikodespotou) identifies him as the master of the house who holds authority over the field.

The thread — The text’s focus on hidden corruption and division aligns with the warnings in Romans 16:17 against creating contrary obstacles, and the apostolic charge in 2 Corinthians 6:1 to handle grace without negligence.

Why it lands — It requires the reader to acknowledge that unexpected corruption can infiltrate what was originally planted correctly, demanding a response that distinguishes between the source of the problem and the proper handling of the field.

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The Greek words

King James Version

So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?

Cross-references

Romans 16:17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
2 Corinthians 6:1 As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
2 Corinthians 5:18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
1 Corinthians 16:10 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
2 Corinthians 6:4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
1 Corinthians 1:11 My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.
1 Corinthians 15:12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
Galatians 3:1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.
Ephesians 4:11 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,