Matthew 13:19 web — When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom, and doesn't understand it, the evil one comes, and snatches away that which…

World English Bible

"When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom, and doesn't understand it, the evil one comes, and snatches away that which has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside."

— Matthew 13:19, World English Bible

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Matthew 13 — Context

16

"But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear.

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For most certainly I tell you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see the things which you see, and didn't see them; and to hear the things which you hear, and didn't hear them.

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"Hear, then, the parable of the farmer.

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When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom, and doesn't understand it, the evil one comes, and snatches away that which has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside.

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What was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it;

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yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.

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What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

Matthew 13:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:19 say?
Matthew 13:19 in the World English Bible reads: “When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom, and doesn't understand it, the evil one comes, and snatches away that which has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside.”
Where is Matthew 13:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 19.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 13:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:19 in?
Matthew 13:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 13:19?
Matthew 13:19 reads (WEB): “When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom, and doesn't understand it, the evil one comes, and snatches away that which has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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