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Matthew 13:43
43Then the righteous [those who seek the will of God] will shine forth [radiating the new life] like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears [to hear], let him hear and heed My words.
Matthew 13:43 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
- New International Version (NIV)Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
Context of Matthew 13:43
41The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend [those things by which people are led into sin], and all who practice evil [leading others into sin], 42and will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping [over sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [over distress and anger]. Then the righteous [those who seek the will of God] will shine forth [radiating the new life] like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears [to hear], let him hear and heed My words. 44“The kingdom of heaven is like a [very precious] treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again; then in his joy he goes and sells all he has and buys that field [securing the treasure for himself]. 45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls,
Read all of Matthew 13Matthew 13:43 word by word
τότε οἱ δίκαιοι ἐκλάμψουσιν ὡς ὁ ἥλιος ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτῶν. ὁ ἔχων ὦτα ἀκουέτω.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Thenτότεtote · thenG5119
- shallἐκλάμπωeklampō · to shine outG1584
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- the righteousδίκαιοςdikaios · justG1342
- asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
- the sunἥλιοςhēlios · sunG2246
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- the kingdomβασιλείαbasileia · kingdomG932
- ofπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
- theirαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- Who hathἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
- earsοὖςous · earG3775
- to hearἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
Cross-references for Matthew 13:43
- Matthew 25:34“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father [you favored of God, appointed to eternal salvation], inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
- Daniel 12:3Those who are [spiritually] wise will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead many to righteousness, [will shine] like the stars forever and ever.
- 1 Corinthians 15:41There is a glory and beauty of the sun, another glory of the moon, and yet another [distinctive] glory of the stars; and one star differs from another in glory and brilliance.
- Revelation 21:3and then I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “See! The tabernacle of God is among men, and He will live among them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them [as their God,]
- Matthew 26:29But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”
- Luke 12:32Do not be afraid and anxious, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
- Luke 22:29and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you [the privilege]
- James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
- Matthew 13:9He who has ears [to hear], let him hear and heed My words.”
Commentaries on Matthew 13:43
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 36-43Verses 36-43 Declare unto us - That is, explain the meaning of the parable. This was done in so plain a manner as to render comment unnecessary. The Son of man, the Lord Jesus, sows the good seed - that is, preaches the gospel. This he did personally, and does now by his ministers, his providence, and his Spirit, by all the means of conveying “truth” to the mind. This seed was, by various means, to be carried over all the world. It was to be confined to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 43The righteous people will obey God's will as Jesus showed, unlike those "who practice lawlessness" (Matthew 13:41).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4343. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father--as if they had been under a cloud during the present association with ungodly pretenders to their character, and claimants of their privileges, and obstructors of their course. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear--(See Mr 4:9). Fifth and Sixth Parables or Third Pair: The Hidden Treasure and The Pearl of Great Price (Mt 13:44-46). The subject of this last pair, as of the…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Matthew 13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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