New International Version Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. New Living Translation Other seeds fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants. English Standard Version Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Berean Standard Bible Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings. Berean Literal Bible And others fell upon the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them. King James Bible And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: New King James Version And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up and choked them. New American Standard Bible Others fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them out. NASB 1995 “Others fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them out. NASB 1977 “And others fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them out. Legacy Standard Bible And others fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them out. Amplified Bible Other seed fell among thorns, and thorns came up and choked them out. Berean Annotated Bible Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings. Christian Standard Bible Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Others fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them. American Standard Version And others fell upon the thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked them: Contemporary English Version Some other seeds fell where thornbushes grew up and choked the plants. English Revised Version And others fell upon the thorns; and the thorns grew up, and choked them: GOD'S WORD® Translation Other seeds were planted among thornbushes, and the thornbushes grew up and choked them. Good News Translation Some of the seed fell among thorn bushes, which grew up and choked the plants. International Standard Version Other seeds fell among thorn bushes, and the thorn bushes grew higher and choked them out. NET Bible Other seeds fell among the thorns, and they grew up and choked them. New Heart English Bible Others fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Webster's Bible Translation And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: Weymouth New Testament Some falls among the thorns; but the thorns spring up and stifle it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOther seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings. World English Bible Others fell among thorns. The thorns grew up and choked them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand others fell on the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them, Berean Literal Bible And others fell upon the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them. Young's Literal Translation and others fell upon the thorns, and the thorns did come up and choke them, Smith's Literal Translation And others fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd others fell among thorns: and the thorns grew up and choked them. Catholic Public Domain Version Still others fell among thorns, and the thorns increased and suffocated them. New American Bible Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. New Revised Standard Version Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd other fell among thistles, and the thistles sprung up and choked it. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And others fell among the thorns and the thorns came up and choked it. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentOthers fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up and choked them. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And other seeds fell among the thorns; and the thorns sprang up and choked them: Mace New Testament another part fell among thorns: and the thorns grew up and choked it. Weymouth New Testament Some falls among the thorns; but the thorns spring up and stifle it. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Parable of the Sower…6But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings. 8Still other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.… Cross References Other seed fell among thorns, Mark 4:7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop. Luke 8:7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the seedlings. which grew up Isaiah 5:6 I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated, and thorns and briers will grow up. I will command the clouds that rain shall not fall on it.” Proverbs 24:31 Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. and choked the seedlings. Mark 4:19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. Luke 8:14 The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature. Jeremiah 4:3 For this is what the LORD says to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: “Break up your unplowed ground, and do not sow among the thorns. Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness and reap the fruit of loving devotion; break up your unplowed ground. For it is time to seek the LORD until He comes and sends righteousness upon you like rain. Genesis 3:18 Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. Hebrews 6:8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. Ezekiel 2:6 But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house. Proverbs 24:30-31 I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. / Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. Isaiah 32:13 and for the land of my people, overgrown with thorns and briers—even for every house of merriment in this city of revelry. 2 Samuel 23:6-7 But the worthless are all like thorns raked aside, for they can never be gathered by hand. / The man who touches them must be armed with iron or with the shaft of a spear. The fire burns them to ashes in the place where they lie.” Job 31:40 then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley.” Thus conclude the words of Job. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Treasury of Scripture And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: Matthew 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. Genesis 3:18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; Jeremiah 4:3,4 For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns… Jump to Previous Choke Choked Falls Fell Grew Growth Others Plants Room Seed Seeds Spring Sprung Stifle ThornsJump to Next Choke Choked Falls Fell Grew Growth Others Plants Room Seed Seeds Spring Sprung Stifle ThornsMatthew 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. Other seed fell among thorns, The third soil describes seed sown where thorny growth was already present or remained beneath the surface. In ancient fields, thorns and weeds readily competed with grain for moisture, sunlight, and nutrients. The seed represents God’s Word, while the thorns portray the cares, riches, and pleasures of life that compete for a person’s attention and devotion. Mrk 4:7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up… which grew up The thorns developed alongside the seedlings rather than appearing all at once. Worldly concerns may likewise increase gradually, gaining influence until they crowd out spiritual priorities. Isa 5:6 I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated… and choked the seedlings. The thorns deprived the young plants of what they needed to mature and produce grain. So the Word may be received but prevented from bearing fruit when the concerns and attractions of this life take control. Mrk 4:19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of the parable, teaching the crowds and His disciples about the Kingdom of Heaven through parables. 2. The Sower Represents anyone who spreads the Word of God, but primarily symbolizes Jesus Himself in this context. 3. The Seed Symbolizes the Word of God, the message of the Kingdom. 4. The Thorns Represents the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of wealth that can choke the Word, preventing it from bearing fruit. 5. The Field The world or the hearts of individuals where the Word is sown. Teaching Points The Danger of DistractionsThe thorns symbolize distractions and priorities that compete with God's Word. Believers must be vigilant in identifying and removing these distractions. The Deceitfulness of Wealth Wealth can be deceitful, promising security and happiness but often leading to spiritual barrenness. Christians are called to trust in God's provision rather than material wealth. Cultivating a Fruitful Heart Just as a gardener removes weeds to allow plants to thrive, believers must actively cultivate their hearts, removing anything that hinders spiritual growth. The Importance of Focus Fixing our eyes on Jesus and His Kingdom helps us to prioritize rightly and avoid being choked by worldly concerns. The Role of Perseverance Spiritual growth requires perseverance. Believers must continually nurture their faith, even amidst life's challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 13:7?2. How can we prevent worldly distractions from choking our spiritual growth like thorns? 3. What modern "thorns" might hinder our faith, as described in Matthew 13:7? 4. How does Matthew 13:7 connect with the Parable of the Sower's overall message? 5. In what ways can we cultivate a heart receptive to God's Word? 6. How can we support others struggling with "thorns" in their spiritual journey? 7. What does Matthew 13:7 symbolize in the context of spiritual growth and challenges? 8. How do thorns in Matthew 13:7 relate to modern distractions in faith? 9. What historical context influenced the parable in Matthew 13:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13? (7) Among thorns.--Literally, the thorns, so familiar to the husbandman. These were not visible at the time of sowing. The ground had been so far cleared, but the roots were left below the surface, and their growth and that of the grain went on simultaneously, and ended in the survival, not of the fittest, but of the strongest. The ears shot up, and did not die suddenly, as in the preceding case, but were slowly strangled till they died away.Verse 7. - And some fell among thorns; upon the thorns (Revised Version); which were sure to be close by (cf. Jeremiah 4:3). And the thorns sprang up (grew up, Revised Version, ἀνέβησαν), and choked them. Whether brambles or merely spinous weeds (on their abundance, see Tristram, 'Nat. Hist. of Bible,' p. 423, edit. 1889) are here referred to is not certain. Even the former might be comparatively low in sowing time, and only as they "grew up" cause serious injury to the wheat. Matthew 13:7 portrays a heart that receives God’s Word but refuses to uproot worldly cares and deceitful riches. The gospel seed is alive and powerful, yet it is smothered by unchecked desires and anxieties. Spiritual fruitfulness demands vigilant weeding—daily repentance, single-minded devotion to Christ, and trust that He alone satisfies. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Other [seeds]Ἄλλα (Alla) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. fell ἔπεσεν (epesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4098: A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. among ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. thorns, ἀκάνθας (akanthas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 173: A thorn-bush, prickly plant; a thorn. Probably from the same as akmen; a thorn. [which] ἄκανθαι (akanthai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 173: A thorn-bush, prickly plant; a thorn. Probably from the same as akmen; a thorn. grew up ἀνέβησαν (anebēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 305: To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. choked ἔπνιξαν (epnixan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4155: To choke, throttle, strangle; hence: I drown. Strengthened from pneo; to wheeze, i.e. to throttle or strangle. [the seedlings]. αὐτά (auta) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Additonal Resources Matthew 13:7 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 13:7 Bible Gateway Matthew 13:7 Bible.com Matthew 13:7 NIV |
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