Matthew 13:23 cpdv — Yet truly, whoever has received the seed into good soil, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, and so he b…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Yet truly, whoever has received the seed into good soil, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, and so he bears fruit, and he produces: some a hundred fold, and another sixty fold, and another thirty fold.” "

— Matthew 13:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 13 — Context

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Then whoever has received the seed upon a rocky place, this is one who hears the word and promptly accepts it with joy.

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But he has no root in himself, so it is only for a time; then, when tribulation and persecution occur because of the word, he promptly stumbles.

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And whoever has received the seed among thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the falseness of riches suffocate the word, and he is effectively without fruit.

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Yet truly, whoever has received the seed into good soil, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, and so he bears fruit, and he produces: some a hundred fold, and another sixty fold, and another thirty fold.”

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He proposed another parable to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

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But while the men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds amid the wheat, and then went away.

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And when the plants had grown, and had produced fruit, then the weeds also appeared.

Matthew 13:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:23 say?
Matthew 13:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Yet truly, whoever has received the seed into good soil, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, and so he bears fruit, and he produces: some a hundred fold, and another sixty fold, and another thirty fold.” ”
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 (CPDV): “Yet truly, whoever has received the seed into good soil, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, and so he bears fruit, and he produces: some a hundred fold, and another sixty fold, and another thirty fold.” ” 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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