Matthew 13:40 nasb — "So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age.

NASB

""So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age."

— Matthew 13:40, NASB

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Matthew 13 — Context

37

And He said, "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,

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and the field is the world; and as for the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the evil one;

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and the enemy who sowed them is the devil, and the harvest is the end of the age; and the reapers are angels.

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"So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age.

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"The Son of Man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all stumbling blocks, and those who commit lawlessness,

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and will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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"Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH AS THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Matthew 13:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:40 say?
Matthew 13:40 in the NASB reads: “"So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age.”
Where is Matthew 13:40 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 40.
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 13:40.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:40 in?
Matthew 13:40 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 13:40?
Matthew 13:40 reads (NASB): “"So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age.” 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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