Matthew 13:4 kjva — And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:"

— Matthew 13:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 13 — Context

1

The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

2

And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.

3

And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;

4

And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

5

Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:

6

And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

7

And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

Matthew 13:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 13:4 say?
Matthew 13:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:”
Where is Matthew 13:4 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 4.
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 13:4.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:4 in?
Matthew 13:4 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 13:4?
Matthew 13:4 reads (KJVA): “And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:” 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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