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Matthew 13:19
New English Translation
Matthew 13:19
New English Translation
19 When anyone hears the word about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one[a] comes and snatches what was sown in his heart;[b] this is the seed sown along the path.
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- Matthew 13:19 sn Interestingly, the synoptic parallels each use a different word for Satan here: Mark 4:15 has “Satan,” while Luke 8:12 has “the devil.” This illustrates the fluidity of the gospel tradition in often using synonyms at the same point of the parallel tradition.
- Matthew 13:19 sn The word of Jesus has the potential to save if it germinates in a person’s heart, something the devil is very much against.
Matthew 13:19
New International Version
Matthew 13:19
New International Version
19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom(A) and does not understand it, the evil one(B) comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path.
Matthew 13:19
King James Version
Matthew 13:19
King James Version
19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
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