New International Version Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. New Living Translation Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted! English Standard Version Other seeds fell on good soil and produced grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Berean Standard Bible Still other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold. Berean Literal Bible And others fell upon the good soil and were giving fruit—some indeed a hundredfold, and some sixty, and some thirty. King James Bible But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. New King James Version But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. New American Standard Bible But others fell on the good soil and yielded a crop, some a hundred, some sixty, and some thirty times as much. NASB 1995 “And others fell on the good soil and yielded a crop, some a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty. NASB 1977 “And others fell on the good soil, and yielded a crop, some a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty. Legacy Standard Bible And others fell on the good soil and were yielding a crop, some a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty. Amplified Bible Other seed fell on good soil and yielded grain, some a hundred times as much [as was sown], some sixty [times as much], and some thirty. Berean Annotated Bible Still other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold. Christian Standard Bible Still other seed fell on good ground and produced fruit: some a hundred, some sixty, and some thirty times what was sown. Holman Christian Standard Bible Still others fell on good ground and produced a crop: some 100, some 60, and some 30 times what was sown. American Standard Version and others fell upon the good ground, and yielded fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Contemporary English Version But a few seeds did fall on good ground where the plants produced 100 or 60 or 30 times as much as was scattered. English Revised Version and others fell upon the good ground, and yielded fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. GOD'S WORD® Translation But other seeds were planted on good ground and produced grain. They produced one hundred, sixty, or thirty times as much as was planted. Good News Translation But some seeds fell in good soil, and the plants bore grain: some had one hundred grains, others sixty, and others thirty." International Standard Version But other seeds fell on good soil and produced a crop, some 100, some 60, and some 30 times what was sown. NET Bible But other seeds fell on good soil and produced grain, some a hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. New Heart English Bible Still others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit: some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. Webster's Bible Translation But others fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundred-fold, some sixty-fold, some thirty-fold. Weymouth New Testament But a portion falls upon good ground, and gives a return, some a hundred for one, some sixty, some thirty. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleStill other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold. World English Bible Others fell on good soil and yielded fruit: some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand others fell on the good ground, and were giving fruit, some indeed a hundredfold, and some sixty, and some thirty. Berean Literal Bible And others fell upon the good soil and were giving fruit—some indeed a hundredfold, and some sixty, and some thirty. Young's Literal Translation and others fell upon the good ground, and were giving fruit, some indeed a hundredfold, and some sixty, and some thirty. Smith's Literal Translation And others fell upon good earth and gave fruit, some truly a hundred, and some sixty, and some thirty. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd others fell upon good ground: and they brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, and some thirtyfold. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet some others fell upon good soil, and they produced fruit: some one hundred fold, some sixty fold, some thirty fold. New American Bible But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. New Revised Standard Version Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd other fell in good soil, and bore fruit, some one hundred, and some sixty, and some thirty. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And others fell in the good soil and it yielded fruit, some an hundredfold and some sixtyfold and some thirtyfold. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentOthers fell upon good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundred, some sixty, some thirty. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament but others fell on good ground, and produced fruit, some an hundred, some sixty, and some thirty. Mace New Testament but another part falling upon good soil, became fruitful, some grains yielding an hundred, some sixty, and some thirty. Weymouth New Testament But a portion falls upon good ground, and gives a return, some a hundred for one, some sixty, some thirty. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Parable of the Sower…7Other 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. 9He who has ears, let him hear.”… Cross References Still other seed fell on good soil Luke 8:8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Mark 4:8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.” Luke 8:15 But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop. and produced a crop— Hebrews 6:7 For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. 2 Corinthians 9:10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. Colossians 1:6 that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God. a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold. Mark 4:20 Still others are like the seeds sown on good soil. They hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop—thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold.” Genesis 26:12 Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, Psalm 67:6 The earth has yielded its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. John 15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. James 3:18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. John 12:24 Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit. Philippians 1:11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Isaiah 55:10-11 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Treasury of Scripture But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundred times, some sixty times, some thirty times. good. Matthew 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Luke 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. Romans 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. some an. Genesis 26:12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. John 15:8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. Galatians 5:22,23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, … Jump to Previous Crop Earth Falling Falls Fell Forth Fruit Gives Good Grain Ground Hundred Hundredfold Hundred-Fold Others Portion Seed Seeds Sixty Sixtyfold Soil Sown Thirty Thirtyfold Thirty-Fold Times YieldedJump to Next Crop Earth Falling Falls Fell Forth Fruit Gives Good Grain Ground Hundred Hundredfold Hundred-Fold Others Portion Seed Seeds Sixty Sixtyfold Soil Sown Thirty Thirtyfold Thirty-Fold Times YieldedMatthew 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. Still other seed fell on good soil The good soil represents those who receive God’s word with understanding and respond in faith and obedience. Unlike the path, rocky ground, and thorny soil, this heart is prepared to receive the seed and sustain its growth. Luk 8:8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up… and produced a crop— The crop is the outward evidence of inward spiritual life. God’s word takes root, matures, and produces enduring results in character, obedience, and service to others. Heb 6:7 For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it… a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold. Each faithful hearer bears fruit, though the measure differs. Even a thirtyfold harvest was substantial in ancient farming, while a hundredfold yield was remarkable. The differing results show that God expects fruitfulness from those who receive His word, while the extent of their fruit may vary according to His work in their lives. Mrk 4:20 Still others are like the seeds sown on good soil… 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 Jesus Himself in this context. 3. The Seed Symbolizes the Word of God, the message of the Kingdom. 4. Good Soil Represents those who hear the Word, understand it, and bear fruit in varying measures. 5. The Crowd The audience listening to Jesus, consisting of various individuals with different levels of receptivity to His message. Teaching Points The Importance of Receptive HeartsJust as good soil is necessary for seeds to grow, a receptive heart is essential for the Word of God to take root and flourish. Diverse Fruitfulness The varying yields (hundredfold, sixtyfold, thirtyfold) remind us that believers will produce different amounts of fruit, but all are valuable in God's Kingdom. Active Participation in Growth While God provides the increase, believers are called to cultivate their hearts, removing obstacles that hinder spiritual growth. The Role of Perseverance Fruitfulness requires perseverance and patience, as growth often takes time and effort. Evaluating Our Soil Regular self-examination helps us identify whether our hearts are like the good soil, ready to receive and act upon God's Word. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 13:8?2. How can we ensure our hearts are like the "good soil" in Matthew 13:8? 3. What steps can we take to "produce a crop" in our spiritual lives? 4. How does Matthew 13:8 relate to the parable's overall message about God's Kingdom? 5. In what ways can we increase our spiritual "yield" of "a hundredfold"? 6. How does Matthew 13:8 encourage us to evaluate the fruitfulness of our faith? 7. What does Matthew 13:8 reveal about the nature of spiritual growth and fruitfulness? 8. How does the "good soil" in Matthew 13:8 relate to personal faith and receptiveness? 9. What historical context influences the interpretation of Matthew 13:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13? (8) Into good ground.--Here also the Greek has the definite article, "the good ground." The different results imply that even here there were different degrees of fertility. The hundredfold return was, perhaps, a somewhat uncommon increase, but the narrative of Isaac's tillage in Genesis 26:12 shows that it was not unheard of, and had probably helped to make it the standard of a more than usually prosperous harvest.Verse 8. - But other fell into (upon the, Revised Version) good ground, and brought forth (yielded, Revised Version, ἐδίδου); for effort is not implied. Contrast ἐποίησεν in Luke and Matthew 7:18, note. Fruit, some an hundred fold, some sixty fold, some thirty fold. In Mark the numbers increase. Is this due to a desire to avoid even the semblance of a contradiction to αὐξανόμενα, that there precedes? In Luke "hundredfold" alone comes, the difference that exists even in the good ground not being mentioned. (For hundredfold, comp. Genesis 26:12. Compare also the note on Luke 8:8 in this Commentary for instances of still greater production, and for the beautiful parabolic saying recorded by Papias' Elders (Iren., 5:33. 3).) Matthew 13:8 assures that God’s living word does find receptive hearts. Where repentance has broken the soil, the gospel enters, takes root, and inevitably bears abundant fruit—sometimes thirty, sometimes sixty, sometimes a hundred times what was sown. The verse calls every believer to welcome the word, trust its power, and rejoice in the harvest God alone can produce. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Stillδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. 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. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. good καλὴν (kalēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. soil γῆν (gēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. produced ἐδίδου (edidou) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. a crop— καρπόν (karpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2590: Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively. a hundredfold, ἑκατὸν (hekaton) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1540: One hundred. Of uncertain affinity; a hundred. sixtyfold, ἑξήκοντα (hexēkonta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1835: Sixty. The tenth multiple of hex; sixty. [or] δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. thirtyfold. τριάκοντα (triakonta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 5144: Thirty. The decade of treis; thirty. Additonal Resources Matthew 13:8 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 13:8 Bible Gateway Matthew 13:8 Bible.com Matthew 13:8 NIV |
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