Matthew 13:12 Meaning and Explanation
“For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.”
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What Does Matthew 13:12 Mean?
Jesus states a settled law of the spiritual life. The one who has, who receives truth and holds it, will be given more until it overflows. The one who has not, who lets truth slip through indifferent hands, will lose even what little he seemed to possess.
This is not about hoarding but about response. Light welcomed grows brighter; light ignored fades. The principle is both warning and promise. To the heart that treasures the word, God keeps adding abundance. To the heart that will not value it, even the first glimpses dim. The verse urges the reader to receive eagerly and keep what is given, so that more may be given still.
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What does Matthew 13:12 mean?
Jesus states a kingdom principle: what is received and used multiplies, while what is neglected is lost.