Matthew 13:34 web — Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable, he didn't speak to them,

World English Bible

"Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable, he didn't speak to them,"

— Matthew 13:34, World English Bible

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Matthew 13 — Context

31

He set another parable before them, saying, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

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which indeed is smaller than all seeds. But when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in its branches."

33

He spoke another parable to them. "The Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, until it was all leavened."

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Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable, he didn't speak to them,

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that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying, "I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world."

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Then Jesus sent the multitudes away, and went into the house. His disciples came to him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the darnel weeds of the field."

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He answered them, "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,

Matthew 13:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:34 say?
Matthew 13:34 in the World English Bible reads: “Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable, he didn't speak to them,”
Where is Matthew 13:34 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 34.
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 13:34.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:34 in?
Matthew 13:34 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 13:34?
Matthew 13:34 reads (WEB): “Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable, he didn't speak to 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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