Matthew 13:48 nasb — and when it was filled, they drew it up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but…

NASB

"and when it was filled, they drew it up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away."

— Matthew 13:48, NASB

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Matthew 13 — Context

45

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls,

46

and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.

47

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea, and gathering fish of every kind;

48

and when it was filled, they drew it up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away.

49

"So it will be at the end of the age; the angels will come forth and take out the wicked from among the righteous,

50

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

51

"Have you understood all these things?" They *said to Him, "Yes."

Matthew 13:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:48 say?
Matthew 13:48 in the NASB reads: “and when it was filled, they drew it up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away.”
Where is Matthew 13:48 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 48.
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 13:48.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:48 in?
Matthew 13:48 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 13:48?
Matthew 13:48 reads (NASB): “and when it was filled, they drew it up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away.” 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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