Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. New Living Translation When the net was full, they dragged it up onto the shore, sat down, and sorted the good fish into crates, but threw the bad ones away. English Standard Version When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away the bad. Berean Standard Bible When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away. Berean Literal Bible which, when it was filled, having drawn it up on the shore and having sat down, they collected the good into vessels, and they cast out the bad. King James Bible Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. New King James Version which, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. New American Standard Bible and when it was filled, they pulled it up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away. NASB 1995 and when it was filled, they drew it up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away. NASB 1977 and when it was filled, they drew it up on the beach; and they sat down, and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away. Legacy Standard Bible and when it was filled, they drew it up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away. Amplified Bible and when it was full, they dragged it up on the beach; and they sat down and sorted out the good fish into baskets, but the worthless ones they threw away. Berean Annotated Bible When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away. Christian Standard Bible and when it was full, they dragged it ashore, sat down, and gathered the good fish into containers, but threw out the worthless ones. Holman Christian Standard Bible and when it was full, they dragged it ashore, sat down, and gathered the good fish into containers, but threw out the worthless ones. American Standard Version which, when it was filled, they drew up on the beach; and they sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but the bad they cast away. Contemporary English Version When the net is full, it is dragged to the shore, and the fishermen sit down to separate the fish. They keep the good ones, but throw the bad ones away. English Revised Version which, when it was filled, they drew up on the beach; and they sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but the bad they cast away. GOD'S WORD® Translation When it was full, they pulled it to the shore. Then they sat down, gathered the good fish into containers, and threw the bad ones away. Good News Translation When the net is full, they pull it to shore and sit down to divide the fish: the good ones go into the buckets, the worthless ones are thrown away. International Standard Version When it was full, the fishermen hauled it ashore. Then they sat down, sorted the good fish into containers, and threw the bad ones away. NET Bible When it was full, they pulled it ashore, sat down, and put the good fish into containers and threw the bad away. New Heart English Bible which, when it was filled, they drew up on the beach. They sat down, and gathered the good into containers, but the bad they threw away. Webster's Bible Translation Which, when it was full, they drew to the shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast away the bad. Weymouth New Testament When full, they haul it up on the beach, and sit down and collect the good fish in baskets, while the worthless they throw away. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away. World English Bible which, when it was filled, fishermen drew up on the beach. They sat down and gathered the good into containers, but the bad they threw away. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwhich, when it was filled, having drawn up again on the beach, and having sat down, they gathered the good into vessels, and the bad they cast out, Berean Literal Bible which, when it was filled, having drawn it up on the shore and having sat down, they collected the good into vessels, and they cast out the bad. Young's Literal Translation which, when it was filled, having drawn up again upon the beach, and having sat down, they gathered the good into vessels, and the bad they did cast out, Smith's Literal Translation Which when it was filled, having raised up upon the shore, and having set down, they gathered the good things into vessels, and the rotten things they cast without. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth. Catholic Public Domain Version When it has been filled, drawing it out and sitting beside the shore, they selected the good into vessels, but the bad they threw away. New American Bible When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. New Revised Standard Version when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen it was filled, they drew it to the shore, and sat down and sorted them; the good ones they put into bags, and the bad they threw away. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But when it was full they brought it up to the seashore, and they sat and selected out and they placed the good in vessels and the bad they threw out. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentwhen it is full, they draw it to the shore; and sitting down, they collect the good into vessels, but throw the bad away. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament which, when it was full, they drew to the beach, and sitting down, selected the good into baskets, but cast those of a bad kind away. Mace New Testament when it is full, they drag it to shore, then sit down, and pick out the good to lay by, but throw the bad away. Weymouth New Testament When full, they haul it up on the beach, and sit down and collect the good fish in baskets, while the worthless they throw away. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Net47Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away. 49So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous,… Cross References When it was full, John 21:11 So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn. Luke 5:6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear. Ezekiel 47:10 Fishermen will stand by the shore; from En-gedi to En-eglaim they will spread their nets to catch fish of many kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea. the men pulled it ashore. John 21:8 The other disciples came ashore in the boat. They dragged in the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards. John 21:9 When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread. Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they sat down Matthew 25:31 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. Daniel 7:9-10 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. and sorted the good fish into containers, Matthew 3:12 His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Ezekiel 34:17 This is what the Lord GOD says to you, My flock: ‘I will judge between one sheep and another, between the rams and the goats. Malachi 3:18 So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.” but threw the bad away. John 15:6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. Ezekiel 15:4-5 No, it is cast into the fire for fuel. The fire devours both ends, and the middle is charred. Can it be useful for anything? / Even when it was whole, it could not be made useful. How much less can it ever be useful when the fire has consumed it and charred it! Hebrews 6:8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. Matthew 25:32-33 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. Treasury of Scripture Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. and gathered. Matthew 13:30,40-43 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn… Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. Jump to Previous Ashore Bad Baskets Beach Cast Collect Drawn Drew Filled Fish Fishermen Full Gathered Good Haul Pulled Sands Sat Seated Shore Sit Threw Throw Vessels WorthlessJump to Next Ashore Bad Baskets Beach Cast Collect Drawn Drew Filled Fish Fishermen Full Gathered Good Haul Pulled Sands Sat Seated Shore Sit Threw Throw Vessels WorthlessMatthew 13 1. The parable of the sower and the seed;18. the explanation of it. 24. The parable of the weeds; 31. of the mustard seed; 33. of the leaven; 36. explanation of the parable of the weeds. 44. The parable of the hidden treasure; 45. of the pearl; 47. of the drag net cast into the sea. 53. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country. When it was full This phrase refers to the completion of a process, symbolizing the end of an age or the fulfillment of God's plan. In biblical context, fullness often signifies the culmination of time or events, as seen in Galatians 4:4, where the "fullness of time" refers to Christ's coming. The imagery of a net being full can be linked to the gathering of people for judgment, as seen in the parable of the wheat and tares earlier in Matthew 13. the men pulled it ashore Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers but threw the bad away Persons / Places / Events 1. The FishermenRepresent the angels or servants of God who are tasked with gathering and sorting. 2. The Sea Symbolizes the world where all kinds of people live and interact. 3. The Net Represents the kingdom of heaven, which gathers all people together. 4. The Good Fish Symbolize the righteous or those who have accepted the Gospel. 5. The Bad Fish Represent the wicked or those who reject the Gospel. Teaching Points The Kingdom's Inclusivity and ExclusivityThe net gathers all kinds of fish, symbolizing the inclusive call of the Gospel. However, there is an exclusive sorting process, emphasizing the need for genuine faith and righteousness. The Certainty of Judgment Just as the fishermen sort the fish, there will be a divine judgment where the righteous are separated from the wicked. This underscores the importance of living a life aligned with God's will. The Urgency of the Gospel The parable highlights the urgency of responding to the Gospel message. We must ensure we are among the "good fish" by accepting Christ and living according to His teachings. The Role of Discipleship As believers, we are called to be "fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19), participating in the gathering process by sharing the Gospel and making disciples. Self-Examination This parable encourages self-reflection on our spiritual state. Are we living as the "good fish," bearing fruit in keeping with repentance? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 13:48?2. How does Matthew 13:48 illustrate the final judgment and separation of the righteous? 3. What criteria determine the "good" and "bad" in Matthew 13:48? 4. How can we ensure we are among the "good" in Matthew 13:48? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of discernment and judgment like Matthew 13:48? 6. How should Matthew 13:48 influence our daily decisions and spiritual priorities? 7. What does Matthew 13:48 reveal about the nature of divine judgment and selection? 8. How does Matthew 13:48 challenge the concept of universal salvation? 9. What historical context influenced the parable in Matthew 13:48? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13? 11. What happens when a net catches all kinds of fish? 12. What are the key events in Jesus' life timeline? 13. In Matthew 17:24-27, Jesus tells Peter to find a coin in a fish's mouth to pay the temple tax. Is there any evidence or logical explanation for this unusual claim? 14. In Matthew 14:15-21, how can five loaves and two fish realistically feed thousands of people? What Does Matthew 13:48 Mean When it was full,• The dragnet represents the kingdom’s invitation spreading through the world (Matthew 13:47). • “Full” points to a divinely set completion—history reaches the moment God has ordained (Galatians 4:4; Romans 11:25). • God patiently waits until every soul destined for response has been gathered (2 Peter 3:9), yet that patience is not indefinite. the men pulled it ashore. • In the companion explanation Jesus identifies “the men” as angels (Matthew 13:39). • Pulling the net to shore pictures the final gathering at the end of the age (Matthew 24:31; 25:31). • Shoreline imagery speaks of leaving the deep, unseen world for open, public accountability (Hebrews 9:27). Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, • Sitting denotes deliberate, orderly judgment—no haste, no oversight (Daniel 7:9–10). • “Good fish” are those made righteous through faith in Christ (Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17). • Containers convey safe, purposeful placement: – Prepared dwelling places (John 14:2) – An imperishable inheritance (1 Peter 1:4) – Entry into the Father’s kingdom (Matthew 25:34) but threw the bad away. • The bad fish symbolize those who reject the gospel or cling to unrighteousness (John 3:18–20). • Rejection is decisive: “threw” reveals finality, not a temporary setback (Hebrews 10:26–27). • Jesus clarifies the outcome in the next verses—“the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 13:49–50; cf. Revelation 20:14–15; 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9). summary Matthew 13:48 announces the certain, coming separation of humanity. God patiently fills the net of history, then commissions His angels to bring every person to shore. The righteous—made so through Christ—are kept forever, while the wicked are cast away in irreversible judgment. This sober reality urges faithful proclamation of the gospel and steady hope for those secured in the Savior. Verse 48. - Which, when it was full; filled (Revised Version, ἐπληρώθη); i.e. not as a matter of course, but by those that came or were brought in. They drew to shore. The Revised Version reproduces the local touch, they drew up on the beach (ver. 2, note). In the parable those who cast the net also separate the fish, but this identification of two distinct sets of persons (vers. 24, 30, 37, 41) is merely part of the machinery of the story (cf. ver. 25). And sat down. How true to life. Perhaps it "intimates the thoughtful care with which the work of separation is performed" (Goebel). And gathered (συνέλεξαν); ver. 30, note. The good. Corresponding to their proper nature also in appearance (τὰ καλά: cf. Matthew 7:17, note). Into vessels, but cast the bad (τὰ δὲ σαπρά); Matthew 7:17, 18, notes; Matthew 12:33. Not to be pressed to mean "corrupt, dead fish, in a state of rottenness" (Goebel), for surely fishermen seldom get many of these, but simply the worthless, the unfit for use. This would include the legally unclean. Tristram writes," The greater number of the species taken on the lake are rejected by the fishermen, and I have sat with them on the gunwale while they went through their net, and threw out into the sea those that were too small for the market or were considered unclean" ('Nat. Hist. of Bible,' p. 291, edit. 1889). Away (ἔξω ἔβαλον). Compare, for both language and thought, the treatment of the salt that has lost its savour (Matthew 5:13).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Whenὅτε (hote) Adverb Strong's 3753: When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. it was full, ἐπληρώθη (eplērōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4137: From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. [the men] pulled [it] ἀναβιβάσαντες (anabibasantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 307: To draw up, as a net to shore. From ana and a derivative of the base of basis; to cause to go up, i.e. Haul. ashore. αἰγιαλὸν (aigialon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 123: Sea-coast, (sandy) beach; shore (of sea or lake), land. From aisso and hals (on which the waves dash). Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they sat down καθίσαντες (kathisantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2523: Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle. [and] sorted συνέλεξαν (synelexan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4816: To collect, gather. From sun and lego in its original sense; to collect. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. good [fish] καλὰ (kala) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. containers, ἄγγη (angē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 30: A vessel, flask. From aggos; a receptacle. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. threw ἔβαλον (ebalon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 906: (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. bad σαπρὰ (sapra) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4550: Rotten, useless, corrupt, depraved. From sepo; rotten, i.e. Worthless. away. ἔξω (exō) Adverb Strong's 1854: Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively. Links Matthew 13:48 NIVMatthew 13:48 NLT Matthew 13:48 ESV Matthew 13:48 NASB Matthew 13:48 KJV Matthew 13:48 BibleApps.com Matthew 13:48 Biblia Paralela Matthew 13:48 Chinese Bible Matthew 13:48 French Bible Matthew 13:48 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 13:48 Which when it was filled they drew (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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