Matthew 13:22

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 13

“He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.”Matthew 13:22

What Does Matthew 13:22 Mean?

Matthew 13:22 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 22 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Matthew 13:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Philippians 4:6“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”1 Timothy 6:17“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”Luke 8:14“And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.”Matthew 6:25“Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?”1 Timothy 6:9“But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.”Ecclesiastes 3:11“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.”Ezekiel 33:31“And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.”Mark 4:18“And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,”Luke 12:15“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”Psalms 52:7“Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”Ecclesiastes 5:10“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”2 Timothy 4:10“For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.”1 John 2:15“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”Matthew 6:24“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”Luke 12:21“So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”Luke 12:29“And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.”Proverbs 11:28“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”Matthew 13:7“And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:”Luke 21:34“And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.”Psalms 62:10“Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.”

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