Matthew 13:29 nasb — "But he *said, 'No; for while you are gathering up the tares, you may uproot the wheat with them.

NASB

""But he *said, 'No; for while you are gathering up the tares, you may uproot the wheat with them."

— Matthew 13:29, NASB

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Matthew 13 — Context

26

"But when the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the tares became evident also.

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"The slaves of the landowner came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?'

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"And he said to them, 'An enemy has done this!' The slaves *said to him, 'Do you want us, then, to go and gather them up?'

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"But he *said, 'No; for while you are gathering up the tares, you may uproot the wheat with them.

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'Allow both to grow together until the harvest; and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather up the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them up; but gather the wheat into my barn."'"

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He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field;

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and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that THE BIRDS OF THE AIR come and NEST IN ITS BRANCHES."

Matthew 13:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:29 say?
Matthew 13:29 in the NASB reads: “"But he *said, 'No; for while you are gathering up the tares, you may uproot the wheat with them.”
Where is Matthew 13:29 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 29.
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 13:29.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:29 in?
Matthew 13:29 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 13:29?
Matthew 13:29 reads (NASB): “"But he *said, 'No; for while you are gathering up the tares, you may uproot the wheat with them.” 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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