Matthew 13:23 bbe — And the seed which was put in good earth, this is he who gives ear to the word, and gets the sense of it; who gives fru…

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"And the seed which was put in good earth, this is he who gives ear to the word, and gets the sense of it; who gives fruit, some a hundred, some sixty, some thirty times as much."

— Matthew 13:23, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 13 — Context

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And that which went on the stones, this is he who, hearing the word, straight away takes it with joy;

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But having no root in himself, he goes on for a time; and when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, he quickly becomes full of doubts.

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And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the word; and the cares of this life, and the deceits of wealth, put a stop to the growth of the word and it gives no fruit.

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And the seed which was put in good earth, this is he who gives ear to the word, and gets the sense of it; who gives fruit, some a hundred, some sixty, some thirty times as much.

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And he gave them another story, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a man who put good seed in his field:

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But while men were sleeping, one who had hate for him came and put evil seeds among the grain, and went away.

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But when the green stem came up and gave fruit, the evil plants were seen at the same time.

Matthew 13:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:23 say?
Matthew 13:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the seed which was put in good earth, this is he who gives ear to the word, and gets the sense of it; who gives fruit, some a hundred, some sixty, some thirty times as much.”
Where is Matthew 13:23 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 23.
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 13:23.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:23 in?
Matthew 13:23 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 13:23?
Matthew 13:23 reads (BBE): “And the seed which was put in good earth, this is he who gives ear to the word, and gets the sense of it; who gives fruit, some a hundred, some sixty, some thirty times as much.” 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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