Matthew 13:38 kjv — The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

King James Version

"The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;"

— Matthew 13:38, King James Version

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Matthew 13 — Context

35

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

36

Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.

37

He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

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The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

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The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

40

As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

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The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

Matthew 13:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:38 say?
Matthew 13:38 in the King James Version reads: “The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;”
Where is Matthew 13:38 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 38.
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 13:38.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:38 in?
Matthew 13:38 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 13:38?
Matthew 13:38 reads (KJV): “The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;” 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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