Matthew 13:24-30
Summary for Matt 13:24-30: 13:24-30 a This story is explained in 13:36-43 b.13:25 c Weeds (or tares, bearded darnel) are almost indistinguishable from wheat and so were left until growth revealed their true nature. Malevolent contamination of crops in this manner was punishable by law.
Summary for Matt 13:28-30: 13:28-30 d Just as Jesus rebuked the sons of Zebedee for wanting to destroy unbelieving villages (Luke 9:54-55 e), he prohibited his followers from retaliating against enemies. Judgment is God’s work (see Matt 7:1-5 f). Jesus urges his followers to wait patiently for God’s righteous judgment (the harvest; see Luke 13:6-9 g).
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