Matthew 13:52 web — He said to them, "Therefore, every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a…

World English Bible

"He said to them, "Therefore, every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things.""

— Matthew 13:52, World English Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Matthew 13:52 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Matthew 13 — Context

49

So will it be in the end of the world. The angels will come forth, and separate the wicked from among the righteous,

50

and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth."

51

Jesus said to them, "Have you understood all these things?" They answered him, "Yes, Lord."

52

He said to them, "Therefore, every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things."

53

It happened that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed from there.

54

Coming into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom, and these mighty works?

55

Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother called Mary, and his brothers, James, Joses, Simon, and Judas?

Matthew 13:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 13:52 say?
Matthew 13:52 in the World English Bible reads: “He said to them, "Therefore, every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things."”
Where is Matthew 13:52 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:52 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 52.
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 13:52.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:52 in?
Matthew 13:52 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 13:52?
Matthew 13:52 reads (WEB): “He said to them, "Therefore, every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things."” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2