Matthew 13:27 asv — And the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence then…

American Standard Version

"And the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence then hath it tares? "

— Matthew 13:27, American Standard Version

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Matthew 13 — Context

24

Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field:

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but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares also among the wheat, and went away.

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But when the blade sprang up and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

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And the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence then hath it tares?

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And he said unto them, An enemy hath done this. And the servants say unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?

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But he saith, Nay; lest haply while ye gather up the tares, ye root up the wheat with them.

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Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather up first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them; but gather the wheat into my barn.

Matthew 13:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:27 say?
Matthew 13:27 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence then hath it tares? ”
Where is Matthew 13:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 27.
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 13:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:27 in?
Matthew 13:27 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 13:27?
Matthew 13:27 reads (ASV): “And the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence then hath it tares? ” 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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