Matthew 13:3
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 13
“And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;”Matthew 13:3
What Does Matthew 13:3 Mean?
Matthew 13:3 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 3 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 13:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 4:2“And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,”Psalms 78:2“I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:”Mark 4:13“And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?”2 Samuel 12:1“And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.”Ezekiel 24:3“And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:”Matthew 13:10“And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?”Matthew 13:34“All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:”Matthew 13:53“And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.”Mark 4:33“And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.”1 Corinthians 3:9“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”Judges 9:8“The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.”Psalms 49:4“I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.”Isaiah 61:11“For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.”Matthew 24:32“Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:”Mark 12:12“And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.”Luke 8:5“A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.”Isaiah 5:1“Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:”Ezekiel 17:2“Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;”Ezekiel 20:49“Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! they say of me, Doth he not speak parables?”Micah 2:4“In that day shall one take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed it from me! turning away he hath divided our fields.”
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