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Matthew 13:43
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the disciples immediately after describing the final judgment of the wicked in the preceding verse. He speaks this declaration to contrast the fate of the righteous with the destruction just described.
The words — ἐκλάμψουσιν (eklampsousin) translates literally to "will shine forth," depicting a sudden, radiant emission of light. ἥλιος (hēlios) identifies the source of that brightness as the sun, establishing the degree of the righteous' visibility.
The thread — The imagery of radiant figures appears in Daniel 12:3, where the wise and those who lead others to righteousness shine like the heavens. The closing command "He who has ears, let him hear" echoes Matthew 11:15 as a standard call to attentive obedience.
Why it lands — The text states that the righteous will visibly manifest their status within the Father's kingdom, not through human merit but by divine placement. It demands immediate comprehension of the parable's warning and promise without inviting speculative elaboration.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Cross-references
- Daniel 12:3 Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.
- Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
- Matthew 11:15 He who has ears, let him hear.
- Matthew 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
- 1 Corinthians 15:41 The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
- Revelation 21:22 But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
- Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.
- Matthew 25:36 I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’
- James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
- Matthew 26:29 I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”