Matthew 13:36-43
Summary for Matt 13:36-43: 13:36-43 a These verses are the interpretation of the parable told in 13:24-30 b. The people of the Kingdom (wheat) coexist with nonmembers (weeds) in the world (field) until the end of history. The mystery of the Kingdom is that it is present in the world without weeding out the wicked in judgment; Jesus’ disciples must learn patience. 13:36 c They went into the house (see 13:1 d). Jesus taught in parables publicly, but the interpretations were reserved for his disciples in private.• Please explain: Though the disciples were privileged to know the mysteries of the Kingdom (13:11-17 e), they did not understand the parables until Jesus explained them.
13:38 f The field is the world: The Kingdom includes all nations (28:16-20 g).
• The people of the Kingdom are those who follow Jesus (13:11-17 h, 23 i; 21:43 j).
Summary for Matt 13:40-42: 13:40-42 k The harvest of judgment, which began with the first coming of the Son of Man (3:12 l), will be completed when he returns (Rev 14:14-16 m).
13:41 n his Kingdom: Not until the “end of the world” (13:40 o) will the rule of the Son of Man be visible over all things.
13:43 p The righteous do the will of God as revealed by Jesus, in contrast to those “who do evil” (13:41 q).
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