Matthew 13:4
“And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when he sowed,.... Or, "as he sowed", as the other evangelists; that is, "whilst he was sowing",
some seeds fell;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 13:3-9
In parables - The word “parable” is derived from a Greek word signifying “to compare together,” and denotes a similitude…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 13:1-23
We have here Christ preaching, and may observe,
1. When Christ preached this sermon; it was the same day that he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Matthew 13:4-25
The Parable of the Tares. Confined to St Matthew
25. while men slept i. e. during the night. The expression is not…