Matthew 13:47-51
Summary for Matt 13:47-50: 13:47-50 a This parable refers to God’s judgment at the last day (25:31-46 b), which will eternally separate the wicked from the righteous. This note of warning reinforces the urgency of the previous two calls to decision.13:49 c The wicked are those who do not do the will of God as revealed in Jesus, and the righteous are those who do (see 5:21-48 d; 6:1 e, 33 f; 7:13-27 g; 12:33-37 h; 16:27 i).
13:51 j The ability to understand the mysteries of the Kingdom is a gift from God (13:10-17 k, 23 l).
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