Matthew 13:6

Matthew 13:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
• New International Version (NIV)But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.
• English Standard Version (ESV)but when the sun rose they were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away.

Context of Matthew 13:6

4Some seeds were planted along the road, and birds came and devoured them. 5Other seeds were planted on rocky ground, where there was little soil. The plants sprouted quickly because the soil wasn’t deep. But when the sun came up, they were scorched. They withered because their roots weren’t deep enough. 7Other seeds were planted among thornbushes, and the thornbushes grew up and choked them. 8But other seeds were planted on good ground and produced grain. They produced one hundred, sixty, or thirty times as much as was planted.

Matthew 13:6 word by word

ἡλίου δὲ ἀνατείλαντος ἐκαυματίσθη, καὶ διὰ τὸ μὴ ἔχειν ῥίζαν ἐξηράνθη.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• when the sunἥλιοςhēlios · sunG2246
• was upἀνατέλλωanatellō · to riseG393
• they were scorchedκαυματίζωkaumatizō · to scorchG2739
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• becauseδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• they hadἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• noμήmē · notG3361
• rootῥίζαrhiza · rootG4491
• they withered awayξηραίνωxērainō · to dryG3583

Cross-references for Matthew 13:6

• Matthew 13:21Since he doesn’t have any root, he lasts only a little while. When suffering or persecution comes along because of the word, he immediately falls ⌞from faith⌟.
• Isaiah 49:10They will never be hungry or thirsty, nor will the sun or the burning, hot wind strike them. The one who has compassion on them will lead them and guide them to springs.
• James 1:11The sun rises with its scorching heat and dries up plants. The flowers drop off, and the beauty is gone. The same thing will happen to rich people. While they are busy, they will die.
• Revelation 7:16They will never be hungry or thirsty again. Neither the sun nor any burning heat will ever overcome them.
• Matthew 7:26“Everyone who hears what I say but doesn’t obey it will be like a foolish person who built a house on sand.
• Luke 8:13Some people are like seeds on rocky soil. They welcome the word with joy whenever they hear it, but they don’t develop any roots. They believe for a while, but when their faith is tested, they abandon it.
• Ephesians 3:17Then Christ will live in you through faith. I also pray that love may be the ground into which you sink your roots and on which you have your foundation.
• Colossians 1:23This is on the condition that you continue in faith without being moved from the solid foundation of the hope that the Good News contains. You’ve heard this Good News of which I, Paul, became a servant. It has been spread throughout all creation under heaven.
• Colossians 2:7Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving.

Commentaries on Matthew 13:6

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3-9Verses 3-9 In parables - The word “parable” is derived from a Greek word signifying “to compare together,” and denotes a similitude taken from a natural object to illustrate a spiritual or moral subject. It is a narrative of some fictitious or real event, in order to illustrate more clearly some truth that the speaker wished to communicate. In early ages it was much used. Pagan writers, as Aesop, often employed it. In the time of Christ it was in common…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-9This parable (explained in Matthew 13:18–23) discusses the mostly negative reactions of the Jewish people to Jesus and his message. Parables (Greek parabolē): These are stories that use everyday life to explain a spiritual truth. To understand a parable, find the main comparison (analogy) and consider its historical and gospel context. Then a person can understand the main message. Avoid finding unintended symbolic meanings in every part of a parable.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-52Introduction (Mt 13:1-3). 1. The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the seaside.Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 13:6

• Agriculture
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Minister, Christian
• Sermon
• Sower
• Unfruitfulness
• Word of God

In the dictionaries

• Agriculture
• Anon
• Choke
• Church
• Fishing, the art of
• Furnace
• Gather
• Harvest
• Householder
• Root

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